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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After responding to a cruiser crash involving State Police Sgt.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Sun Princess is an ideal choice for first-time cruisers and multi-generational groups.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Police will also receive more than $2 million for additional cruisers and aviation technology equipment.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Demand from both seasoned and new cruisers has never been higher.
—Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Sun Princess is an ideal choice for first-time cruisers and multi-generational groups.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Police will also receive more than $2 million for additional cruisers and aviation technology equipment.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Demand from both seasoned and new cruisers has never been higher.
—Adam Goldstein, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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