cruised; cruising
1
: to sail about touching at a series of ports
2
: to move or proceed speedily, smoothly, or effortlessly
I'll cruise over to her house to see if she's home
3
: to travel without destination or purpose
4
a
: to go about the streets at random but on the lookout for possible developments
the cabdriver cruised for an hour before being hailed
b
: to search (as in public places) for a sexual partner
5
a
of an airplane
: to fly at the most efficient operating speed
b
of an automobile
: to travel at a speed suitable for being maintained for a long distance
1
: to cruise over or about
2
: to inspect (land) with reference to possible lumber yield
3
a
: to search in (a public place) for a sexual partner
b
: to approach and suggest sexual relations to
4
: to explore or search the offerings of
Synonyms
Examples of cruise in a Sentence
Verb
We cruised for a week down the Yangtze River.
He dreams of cruising the Mediterranean.
The bus was cruising at 55 miles per hour.
We were cruising along the highway.
The plane was cruising at 30,000 feet.
On Friday nights, teenagers cruise the main street in town to show off their cars.
A car cruised past us.
Noun
We went on a weeklong cruise down the Yangtze River.
They went on a cruise for their honeymoon.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Southlake Carroll blanks Haslet Eaton Southlake Carroll cruised to a 9-0 home victory against Haslet Eaton on Friday.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
Drivers who cruise through work zones at 12 to 15 miles per hour over the limit will be fined $60.
—Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
About the flying saucer car cruising around Indianapolis Steve Anderson, who once had a 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet motor installed in what looked like a stagecoach, hired his friend Dennis Bellows, a diesel mechanic, to build the flying saucer car.
—The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Molina cruised through the second inning, but Luke Hill singled with one out in the third and Fischer launched a 364-foot home run to right field to make it 4-3.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 6 Apr. 2024
Seasonal closures are one of the biggest challenges of cruising the Mediterranean in winter.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Hernández wasn’t the biggest driver behind the victory, not after second-year right-hander Bobby Miller cruised through six shutout innings with a career-high 11 strikeouts.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Although traditionally seen as an extravagant choice, cruising today is known just as much for its family-friendly and bargain deals.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Detroit Hours on 4/20: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Deals include:
Mambas 6 for $29
Pre-rolls BOGO
1.5g dispo BOGO
2g dispo 2 for $50
1g carts 15 for $100
Monroe County
Mint Cannabis is selling tickets to enter a raffle to win Tigers tickets, an NFL draft package or a cruise getaway to Jamacia.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Getting fresh supplies is easier on some cruises than others.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Sign up for a Disney+ subscription here and enter the Galápagos cruise contest here.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
The cruise port bus was dropping off people near a pier when a bystander informed the driver that the bus was moving forward.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
The sale, which was extended and must be booked by April 18, offers cruises starting at just $179 per person, according to MSC.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise
Lemma said investigators do not know where Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas was traveling.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Next year’s cruise cancellations affect passengers of the Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Sky, and Norwegian Viva.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
Built for day cruising on lakes and coastlines, the Tridentel is equipped with two electric motors capable of collectively producing 600 hp and a battery pack with a capacity of 252 kWh.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Southlake Carroll blanks Haslet Eaton Southlake Carroll cruised to a 9-0 home victory against Haslet Eaton on Friday.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
Drivers who cruise through work zones at 12 to 15 miles per hour over the limit will be fined $60.
—Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
About the flying saucer car cruising around Indianapolis Steve Anderson, who once had a 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet motor installed in what looked like a stagecoach, hired his friend Dennis Bellows, a diesel mechanic, to build the flying saucer car.
—The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Molina cruised through the second inning, but Luke Hill singled with one out in the third and Fischer launched a 364-foot home run to right field to make it 4-3.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 6 Apr. 2024
Seasonal closures are one of the biggest challenges of cruising the Mediterranean in winter.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Hernández wasn’t the biggest driver behind the victory, not after second-year right-hander Bobby Miller cruised through six shutout innings with a career-high 11 strikeouts.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Although traditionally seen as an extravagant choice, cruising today is known just as much for its family-friendly and bargain deals.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
Up on the foils, the hulls top out at around 30 knots, and the 25-knot cruise yields a 50-mile range.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Detroit Hours on 4/20: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Deals include:
Mambas 6 for $29
Pre-rolls BOGO
1.5g dispo BOGO
2g dispo 2 for $50
1g carts 15 for $100
Monroe County
Mint Cannabis is selling tickets to enter a raffle to win Tigers tickets, an NFL draft package or a cruise getaway to Jamacia.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Getting fresh supplies is easier on some cruises than others.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Sign up for a Disney+ subscription here and enter the Galápagos cruise contest here.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
The cruise port bus was dropping off people near a pier when a bystander informed the driver that the bus was moving forward.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
The sale, which was extended and must be booked by April 18, offers cruises starting at just $179 per person, according to MSC.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise
Lemma said investigators do not know where Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas was traveling.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Next year’s cruise cancellations affect passengers of the Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Sky, and Norwegian Viva.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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