cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər How to pronounce cruiser (audio)
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
2
: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship
3
: a person who cruises

Examples of cruiser in a Sentence

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Bowers is accused of throwing objects at police officers and at cruisers, while Cantwell allegedly used a pole to smash a police cruiser. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025 The cruiser is also designated as the flagship of the Pacific Fleet and spends a lot of time operating out of San Diego. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025 In total, approximately 4,500 Marines and sailors have been deployed, supported by a cruiser, several destroyers, and a Los Angeles-class attack submarine equipped with more than 400 missile tubes capable of precision strikes. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025 With a beam of just over 25 feet, the tri-deck cruiser can accommodate up to 20 guests in four cabins and one large owner’s suite with a walk-around bed. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cruiser

Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cruiser was in 1695

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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

cruiser

noun
cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər How to pronounce cruiser (audio)
1
2
: a large fast warship smaller than a battleship
3
: a motorboat equipped for living aboard

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