cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər 

1

: a vehicle that cruises: such as

a

: squad car

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

Police Chief Gene Harris said the department is using fewer cruisers in places like the Rose Bowl. —Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 27 May 2026

With such language, the line is attempting to reframe the region for cruisers who may be less interested in beach clubs and peak-season glamour, and more interested in food, museums, markets, architecture and having famous places feel less overwhelmed. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

The enforcement has received overwhelmingly positive reactions from cruisers. —Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

At dusk, one of Ihor’s fellow police officers pulled onto the square in a cruiser. —James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cruiser

• battle cruiser
• beach cruiser
• cabin cruiser
• police cruiser

Rhymes for cruiser

• boozer
• bruiser
• chooser
• loser
• user
• abuser
• accuser
• diffuser
• multiuser

Kids Definition

cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər 

1

: squad car

2

: a large fast warship smaller than a battleship

3

: a motorboat equipped for living aboard