cruised; cruising
1
: to sail about touching at a series of ports
2
: to move or proceed speedily, smoothly, or effortlessly
I'll cruise over to her house to see if she's home
3
: to travel without destination or purpose
4
a
: to go about the streets at random but on the lookout for possible developments
the cabdriver cruised for an hour before being hailed
b
: to search (as in public places) for a sexual partner
5
a
of an airplane
: to fly at the most efficient operating speed
b
of an automobile
: to travel at a speed suitable for being maintained for a long distance
1
: to cruise over or about
2
: to inspect (land) with reference to possible lumber yield
3
a
: to search in (a public place) for a sexual partner
b
: to approach and suggest sexual relations to
4
: to explore or search the offerings of
Synonyms
Examples of cruise in a Sentence
Verb
We cruised for a week down the Yangtze River.
He dreams of cruising the Mediterranean.
The bus was cruising at 55 miles per hour.
We were cruising along the highway.
The plane was cruising at 30,000 feet.
On Friday nights, teenagers cruise the main street in town to show off their cars.
A car cruised past us.
Noun
We went on a weeklong cruise down the Yangtze River.
They went on a cruise for their honeymoon.
Recent Examples on the Web
David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Johnston cruised into the slot after a pass and had too much space to shoot, with Declan Chisholm at least partially screening Gustavsson while backing up.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Attend Solo Cruise Traveler Meetups Most cruise lines organize meetups for solo travelers, typically held on the first sea day of the cruise.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Verb
And Stay Connected While cruising is generally a safe way to travel, solo travelers should take extra precautions to ensure their safety.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Johnston cruised into the slot after a pass and had too much space to shoot, with Declan Chisholm at least partially screening Gustavsson while backing up.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
Take a sunset cruise down the Sumida River There’s nothing quite like experiencing a city from the water, particularly when that city is a bustling capital like Tokyo.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Attend Solo Cruise Traveler Meetups Most cruise lines organize meetups for solo travelers, typically held on the first sea day of the cruise.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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