cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər 

1

: a vehicle that cruises: such as

a

: squad car

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

2

: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship

3

: a person who cruises

Examples of cruiser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clabbers says Royal Caribbean cruisers should look into The Key program, the paid upgrade that’s akin to the Genie+ service at Disney theme parks. —Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024

The Italian shipyard, which specializes in the construction of custom cruisers, just unveiled the first model in a new line of Sport Utility Yachts. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cruiser

• battle cruiser
• beach cruiser
• cabin cruiser
• police cruiser

Kids Definition

cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər 

1

: squad car

2

: a large fast warship smaller than a battleship

3

: a motorboat equipped for living aboard