cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər How to pronounce cruiser (audio)
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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

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Rent a cruiser bike or an electric cart to ride around in style, or catch the free trolley that departs every 15 minutes to key destinations. — South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Guests can borrow cruiser bikes to ride along the 19-mile bike path tracing Lake Superior’s shoreline. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Higgins says one of her favorite examples is watching experienced cruisers help first-time passengers navigate the ship, understand excursion logistics, or simply feel more comfortable during their first voyage. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Lately, the company has ventured into other segments, the latest being a super-affordable V-twin cruiser. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruiser

Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cruiser was in 1695

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cruiser

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

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