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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The thermal area of the spa is also a great place for adult cruisers to unwind without the kids.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The department also didn’t request the video footage from the cruiser.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The name Kansas City was assigned to a heavy cruiser during World War II.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
On social media, the West Warwick Police Department was also urging drivers to stay off the roads, stating in a post that one of their cruisers was hit head-on by a driver who lost control in the slippery conditions.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The department also didn’t request the video footage from the cruiser.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The name Kansas City was assigned to a heavy cruiser during World War II.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
On social media, the West Warwick Police Department was also urging drivers to stay off the roads, stating in a post that one of their cruisers was hit head-on by a driver who lost control in the slippery conditions.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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