ferry noun verb Stress: first syllable π€ Save Syllables: fer-ry (2) English Definition A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance. Example Sentence We took a ferry to cross the river. US IPA /Λferi/ π Listen US UK IPA /Λferi/ π Listen UK Synonyms boat vessel barge shuttle Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link