B1nountraveltransport
US/ˈfer.i/
UK/ˈfer.i/
a boat that carries people and often vehicles across a river or a short stretch of sea
In context
The ferry to the island leaves every hour from the main pier.
We took the ferry across the bay instead of driving around it.
All ferry services were canceled because of the storm this morning.
Words that go with ferry
verb + noun
- catch a ferryWe have to catch the nine o'clock ferry.
- take the ferryTake the ferry if you want to avoid traffic.
- miss the ferryIf you miss the ferry, the next one is at noon.
noun + noun
- ferry terminalThe ferry terminal is next to the train station.
- ferry ticketYou can buy a ferry ticket online.
- ferry serviceThe ferry service runs daily in summer.
- car ferryThe car ferry holds about a hundred vehicles.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
go by a ferryCorrect: go by ferry