cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər How to pronounce cruiser (audio)
1
: a vehicle that cruises: such as
a
b
: a powerboat with facilities (such as a cabin and plumbing) necessary for living aboard

called also cabin cruiser

c
: beach cruiser
… bikes don't come much more basic than cruisers.Ron Koch
2
: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship
3
: a person who cruises

Examples of cruiser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Indianapolis man dies six days after he was struck by an IMPD cruiser Police have not apprehended the suspect. Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024 This home encourages outdoor adventure and comes with electric cruiser bikes. Roger Sands, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 In January, cruiser Brandee Lake opened up about the updates that were made to the original voyage. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 Cruises Sailing from the Arctic to Antarctica, Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana is transporting cruisers in style. Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cruiser 

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Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cruiser was in 1695

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Cite this Entry

“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cruiser

noun
cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər How to pronounce cruiser (audio)
1
2
: a large fast warship smaller than a battleship
3
: a motorboat equipped for living aboard
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