cruise control

noun

: an electronic device in a vehicle that controls the throttle so as to maintain a constant speed

: a relaxed and seemingly automatic pace that is easily maintained

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It’s also got hill-hold, cruise control and keyless ignition. —

Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 New Atlas In terms of features, the C6 also gets lean-angle-sensing ABS, cruise control, and a domestic 3-pin plug (on a motorcycle – go figure!). —

New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024 Available safety and driver assist features Automatic high beams Front pedestrian and bicycle detection Lane keeping alert and assist Adaptive cruise control Head up display Traffic sign recognition Blind spot and rear cross traffic alert and assist How far on a charge? —

Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024 Some winter driving tips: Don't use cruise control and increase your distance from other vehicles. —

Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cruise control

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of cruise control was in 1960

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“Cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20control. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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