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

Guests can also rent Freedom Flyer cruiser bikes to pedal around the property and to nearby shops like Brewster Book Store, The Brewster Store, and Pelo Mar boutique. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Daily gratuities or service charges are one of the most common surprises for new cruisers. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

That cruiser then hit one of the troopers who was standing outside near the trailer. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 15 June 2026

In one Facebook group, a cruiser argued that companies should be more upfront about the full cost of a trip. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 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