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

Recent Examples on the Web According to dash cam video, the trooper went back to his cruiser and searched for something for more than three minutes, digging through the trunk and various compartments. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024 Coy said that was fine, and returned to his cruiser to wait for Hill to leave, the assistant prosecutor said. Amanda Musa, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024 Cruising the Panama Canal—one of the world’s greatest engineering projects, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans—is a bucket-list experience for many cruisers. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 Seasickness is one of the biggest concerns for first-time cruisers. David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cruiser 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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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