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, cruisers spend time in Agra, home to the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
According to reports, the new $1 million vessel, an 85-foot cruiser named Dolce Vento, was launched Tuesday in the Ereğli district of Zonguldak, a port city on Turkey’s Black Sea.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Grasso’s Garage this week, the luxury cruiser, couch-like riding G80, Genesis’ upper-midsize luxury sedan fit for all consumers.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The concept has proved controversial on its ocean ships, splitting opinion among frequent cruisers.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
According to reports, the new $1 million vessel, an 85-foot cruiser named Dolce Vento, was launched Tuesday in the Ereğli district of Zonguldak, a port city on Turkey’s Black Sea.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Grasso’s Garage this week, the luxury cruiser, couch-like riding G80, Genesis’ upper-midsize luxury sedan fit for all consumers.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The concept has proved controversial on its ocean ships, splitting opinion among frequent cruisers.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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