American English pronunciation

How to pronounce ferry

IPA transcription: ['fɛɹi]

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Noun

  • a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule

  • transport by boat or aircraft

Verb

  • transport from one place to another

  • transport by ferry

  • 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.