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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Manari Yachts is going full-throttle toward a fleet of luxury cruisers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the Highway Patrol officer witnessed the incident, and it also was captured by a camera on the patrol cruiser.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The report identified the driver of the cruiser as Andrew McKuhen, 28.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The Express Lanes pays to have an extra layer of CHP officers, who can tuck their cruisers off to the side there and wait.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the Highway Patrol officer witnessed the incident, and it also was captured by a camera on the patrol cruiser.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The report identified the driver of the cruiser as Andrew McKuhen, 28.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The Express Lanes pays to have an extra layer of CHP officers, who can tuck their cruisers off to the side there and wait.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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