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FER-ee/ˈferi/

A ferry is a boat that carries people and often cars across water on a regular route. Take the ferry; by ferry. A ship is larger and often goes further. A boat is the general word. Fairy is a story creature and sounds almost the same.

Meaning

A boat that carries people and cars across water on a regular journey.

Examples

• “We took the ferry to the island.”
• “The ferry leaves every hour.”
• “We sat on the deck of the ferry.”

Good to know

take the ferry / by ferry. Contrast: ship (larger), boat (general). Mix-up: fairy.

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