Definition

The activity of transporting people or goods across a body of water using a ferry, or the fee charged for this service.

Example

The ferriage for crossing the river was quite reasonable.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the ferriage when we go to the island?

Yeah, I always wonder how much it costs to take the ferry.

I heard the ferriage can be pretty steep during the summer.

That makes sense, a lot of people want to visit then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ferriage → It originates from the Old French word 'ferrage', which means the act of transporting by ferry. The term is derived from 'ferre' (meaning to carry) and the suffix '-age' (indicating an action or process). Thus, ferriage refers to the process of carrying or transporting across water by ferry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carrying' ('ferre') something across water, which helps you remember that 'ferriage' means the act of transporting by ferry.

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