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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The first major wave emerged Tuesday, affecting at least seven flights and a cruise ship. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 The June edition included the story of a couple who met on a cruise ship, sold all of their belongings, and embarked on back-to-back voyages. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026 Hogging pool loungers, blasting music, and blocking elevators are among the most frustrating cruise ship etiquette violations. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 On Tuesday, at least seven flights and one cruise ship received bomb threats. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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