beach cruiser

noun

: a usually single-speed bicycle that is typically equipped with balloon tires and is designed to be ridden in an upright seating position

He was 6'2" and 300 pounds as a sophomore at Morse High in San Diego, and he was riding his beach cruiser home from band practice one day, his trumpet case balancing on the handlebars, when the football coach stopped him and said, "You know, you really ought to try football."

—Tim Keown

called also cruiser

Examples of beach cruiser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests can access boat tours, beach cruisers, yoga on the lawn, and live music on the porch. —Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025

The Pacific Beach location displays lots of green vines, leaves and plants around the cafe, as well as wood tables and counters, surfboards and beach cruiser bicycles. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025

Here are a few vendors that were provided by our hosts: Eclipse Bicycle Rentals and Tours will rent you a beach cruiser bicycle for $25 per day. —Bob Rountree, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025

There are treehouses to explore, pools to enjoy in the warmer months, s’mores to roast, and golf courses, beach cruisers, and kayaks to fill your itinerary. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beach cruiser

• abuser
• accuser
• diffuser
• boozer
• bruiser
• chooser
• loser
• user
• multiuser