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Definition of ferryboat

ferryboat

/ˈfɛr.i.boʊt/
fer · ry · boat
Plural:ferryboats
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• noun

1

A vessel used to transport passengers, vehicles, or freight across a relatively small body of water, typically operating on a regular schedule.

Example

"We parked our car on the lower deck of the ferryboat and went upstairs to enjoy the ocean view during the crossing."

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• Nearby Words

ferox
ferret
ferry
ferryboat
fertilizer
ferula
fes

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'ferry' (from Old English 'ferian', meaning to carry or convey) and 'boat' (from Old English 'bāt'). The compound emerged to explicitly distinguish the physical vessel from the abstract act or specific location of ferrying.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ferryboat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ferryboat
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