ferry

[US]/ˈferi/
[UK]/ˈferi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a place where people or vehicles can be transported across a body of water by boat; a boat used to transport people or vehicles across a body of water
vt. to transport or convey people or vehicles across a body of water by boat
vi. to travel back and forth across a body of water, typically by boat

Phrases & Collocations

take a ferry

ferry terminal

ferry service

Example Sentences

We took the ferry to the island for a day trip

The ferry ride was smooth and enjoyable

The ferry departs every hour from the dock

She missed the last ferry and had to stay overnight

The ferry service was suspended due to bad weather

Passengers lined up to board the ferry

The ferry terminal was bustling with activity

The ferry captain announced the estimated time of arrival

They enjoyed a picnic on the ferry deck

The ferry offers a beautiful view of the city skyline

Real-world Examples

You need to take the ferry to Glubbdubdrib.

Source: Theatrical play: Gulliver's Travels

Oh, wow. Why did you choose the ferry?

Source: American English dialogue

Injured casualties have been ferried to the local hospital.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation October 2015

Catching a bus, catching a train, catching a ferry.

Source: Emma's delicious English

There was a girl on the ferry.

Source: Travel Across America

They are also needed to ferry troops and military equipment.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

I left my bag of film on the ferry.

Source: Travel Across America

One caller asked if the ferry was running.

Source: Collection of Interesting Stories

In Papa Westray, Scotland, the children go to school by ferry, too.

Source: People's Education Press PEP Elementary School English Grade 6 Upper Volume

The fisherman ferries the children to and from school in a boat.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

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