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
Ron Koch2
: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship
3
: a person who cruises
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The company has built its reputation on fat-tire cruisers and commuter e-bikes for a major part of its existence.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Duckworth, an avid cruiser himself, says to make a verbal agreement (before the ship leaves the port) that family members are free to explore on their own, whether on board or on an off-board excursion.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
The emergency lights on his cruiser were activated, but the siren was not on.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
As the Hyundai approached Cote’s cruiser, the driver allegedly attempted to drive around the drivers’ side of the cruiser and struck the front driver’s side fender and bumper area causing damage to both vehicles, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Duckworth, an avid cruiser himself, says to make a verbal agreement (before the ship leaves the port) that family members are free to explore on their own, whether on board or on an off-board excursion.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
The emergency lights on his cruiser were activated, but the siren was not on.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
As the Hyundai approached Cote’s cruiser, the driver allegedly attempted to drive around the drivers’ side of the cruiser and struck the front driver’s side fender and bumper area causing damage to both vehicles, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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