cruise ship

noun

variants or less commonly cruise liner
: a large ship that stops at different ports and carries passengers who are traveling for pleasure

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Jensen noted that the cruise ship line is likely to weather operational challenges posed by the conflict in the Middle East due to its strong value proposition and its ability to remain flexible to shifting demands. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 Not on a cruise ship, and not in search of penguins (although there are plenty) and polar bears (which are only in the Arctic). Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026 Transportation officials believe the rail line would ease traffic around the world's busiest cruise ship terminal, according to a MDTPO 2050 Master Plan study published four months ago. Larry Seward, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 For travelers drawn to the romance and ease of a voyage at sea but allergic to the thought of a giant cruise ship, there’s now a more rarefied option. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruise ship

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“Cruise ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20ship. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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