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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Deadwood includes Road, Sport and Rain riding modes, cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring and cornering-sensitive traction and braking systems. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

After leaving the fan in the dust, The Freeze turned on cruise control and slowed it down a little bit before racing through the finish line along the right field foul line. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Since a rough outing against the San Francisco Giants in mid-May (five runs allowed in 6⅓ innings), Yamamoto has hit cruise control. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 5 July 2026

Optional extras include cruise control, motor slip regulation (MSR), track mode, and a quickshifter. — New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cruise control

• arteriole
• levamisole
• sitosterol
• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole