English Expression · Intermediate
ferry car
a railway car used to transfer freight locally
Pronunciation: say ferry car
Meaning
A railway car used to collect and transfer small freight shipments around a terminal or between nearby freight facilities.
Example
The ferry car carried small shipments between the two freight terminals.
The ferry car carried small shipments between the two freight terminals.
Practice tips
- Practice ferry car out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.