English · Word Candidate

ferry

/ˈfɛɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: ferries · ferrying · ferried

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To carry; transport; convey.

Verb

Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.

Verb

Being a good waiter takes more than the ability to ferry plates of food around a restaurant.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

Noun

Near-synonym: ferryboat

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.

Noun

It can pass the ferry backward into light.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “ferry” mean?

To carry; transport; convey.

Is “ferry” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.