1
: a vehicle that cruises: such as
a
b
: a powerboat with facilities (such as a cabin and plumbing) necessary for living aboard
called also cabin cruiser
c
: beach cruiser
… bikes don't come much more basic than cruisers.—
Ron Koch
Ron Koch2
: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship
3
: a person who cruises
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At night, cruisers are casually well-dressed; think quiet luxury attire.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The mother of a man allegedly killed by a State Police sergeant in a drunken cruiser crash more than two years ago got to see the officer for the first time in court Wednesday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The video then shows Moeser's cruiser reaching that speed just seconds before impact.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Customers can check out road bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, hybrids, BMX and vintage classics.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The mother of a man allegedly killed by a State Police sergeant in a drunken cruiser crash more than two years ago got to see the officer for the first time in court Wednesday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The video then shows Moeser's cruiser reaching that speed just seconds before impact.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Customers can check out road bikes, mountain bikes, cruisers, hybrids, BMX and vintage classics.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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