cruise control

noun

1
: an electronic device in a vehicle that controls the throttle so as to maintain a constant speed
2
: a relaxed and seemingly automatic pace that is easily maintained

Examples of cruise control in a Sentence

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Pogačar, the greatest cyclist of all time here on a box-ticking exercise, was in cruise control. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 But Alex Bregman and the rest of the Cubs’ offensive eruption allowed Imanaga to settle into cruise control, which helped give the Cubs a 12-2 blowout of the Pirates at Wrigley Field. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Adaptive cruise control reduced the workload on long interstate stretches. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Electronic rider aids include Bosch cornering ABS, 3-stage traction control, five riding modes, a 6-axis IMU, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control, and TPMS. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruise control

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cruise control was in 1960

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“Cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20control. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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