American English pronunciation
How to pronounce ferry
IPA transcription: ['fɛɹi]
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Noun
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a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
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transport by boat or aircraft
Verb
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transport from one place to another
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transport by ferry
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travel by ferry
Usage examples
- The mouth of the Almond at Cramond formerly had a small passenger ferry.
- Ferry Street was named after the ferry that traveled between Newark and points east.
- It was named for travel entrepreneur Edwin L. Bonner, a ferry operator.
- Taking the ferry was a wise choice.
- The station is also close to Westferry Circus and Canary Wharf Pier.
- I will be meeting my brother's daughter to take the ferry to Vashon for a few days.
- Hinson's Island is the only island in Bermuda served by the government ferry system.
- I will be meeting my brother's daughter to take the ferry to Vashon for a few days.
- Prior to then, the access to Stirling was by ferry.
- CityCat services leave from the West End ferry wharf in Orleigh Street.