Word
ferries
Phoneticsfer·ries
US/ˈfɛɹiz/
UK/fˈɛɹɪz/
Definition
n. boats or ships that carry people, cars, and goods across a short distance of water. They usually travel back and forth on a regular schedule.
n. vessels used to transport passengers, vehicles, or cargo across a body of water, typically on a regular, scheduled route.
Examples
“The ferries leave the harbor every hour.”
“Commuters rely on the local ferries to cross the river during rush hour when the bridges are crowded.”
“The archipelago is connected by a network of high-speed ferries that allow residents to move between the islands with the same ease as taking a bus.”
Examples
simple
“The ferries leave the harbor every hour.”
contextual
“Commuters rely on the local ferries to cross the river during rush hour when the bridges are crowded.”
complex
“The archipelago is connected by a network of high-speed ferries that allow residents to move between the islands with the same ease as taking a bus.”
Usage
The plural form of 'ferry'; follows the standard rule of changing 'y' to 'i' before adding 'es'.
Scan code
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