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

The cruise line holds a special place in his heart, given that the couple were big travelers – and cruisers. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025

Historic coastal cities such as Bergen and Ålesund, along with idyllic fjord villages like Flåm and Geiranger, have become household names among frequent cruisers. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Big surf again for cruisers to or near Bermuda early in the week, some swell into the Bahamas even too. —Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025

The 30-year-old Great Lakes steamship-style cruiser has been renovated, enough to feel fresh and comfortable without sacrificing its historic charm and nod to a simpler, bygone era. —Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025

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