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

For street use, available equipment includes cruise control, turn-by-turn navigation, a USB charging outlet and a tire-pressure monitoring system. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

There’s also cruise control, lean-sensitive traction control, slide control, and front wheel lift control in there. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 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

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