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

Japanese forces lost four aircraft carriers, one cruiser and hundreds of aircraft, while the U.S. lost one carrier, one destroyer and dozens of aircraft. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025

Such losses would represent a significant proportion of the 11 carriers and approximately 80 cruisers and destroyers currently in service around the world. —Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025

Size Skateboard wheels come in various sizes, usually ranging from 50-60 millimeters for regular skateboards, with longboard and cruiser wheels often ranging from 60-70 millimeters. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025

Randy Marsden, Head of Cruise at Fora Travel, said many of their clients are first-time cruisers ranging from Gen Z to Gen X. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025

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