cruise control

noun

1

: an electronic device in a vehicle that controls the throttle so as to maintain a constant speed

2

: a relaxed and seemingly automatic pace that is easily maintained

Examples of cruise control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pogačar, the greatest cyclist of all time here on a box-ticking exercise, was in cruise control. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

But Alex Bregman and the rest of the Cubs’ offensive eruption allowed Imanaga to settle into cruise control, which helped give the Cubs a 12-2 blowout of the Pirates at Wrigley Field. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Adaptive cruise control reduced the workload on long interstate stretches. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Electronic rider aids include Bosch cornering ABS, 3-stage traction control, five riding modes, a 6-axis IMU, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control, and TPMS. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cruise control

• arteriole
• levamisole
• sitosterol
• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole