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Definition of ferris

ferris

/ˈfɛr.ɪs/
fer · ris
Plural:ferris
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ferris Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An obsolete plural form of ferry, referring to boats or vessels used to transport passengers and goods across a body of water.

Example

"Historical parish records from the sixteenth century mention several ferris operating along the tidal river."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When capitalized, 'Ferris' is used almost exclusively as the first element of the compound noun 'Ferris wheel' (named after American engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.), whereas lowercase 'ferris' is an obsolete plural spelling of 'ferry'.

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• Nearby Words

ferocity
ferox
ferret
ferris
ferrous
ferry
ferryboat

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ferris. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ferris
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