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

Biking around Beaufort is another option, and Bike Beaufort offers beach cruiser rentals that come with a bike basket, bike lights, and a bike lock. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025

The Sagaponack has a pool—but the beach is only a short beach cruiser ride away. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025

Sign out a beach cruiser at the Activities Tiki and ride south down Old (and less congested) US 1 to Morada Way for galleries and food trucks and a beer garden or two. —Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025

Meanwhile, Rosie barely feels comfortable on a beach cruiser. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 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