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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024
With over 21,000 hours on the twin 1,500 hp Caterpillar diesels, the vessel has cruised the world at a 12-knot cruise speed, aided by 27,288-gallon fuel tanks, which give a 4,400-mile transatlantic range.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
As the future clouds for Walt Disney Co.’s lucrative theme parks business, one bright spot continues to be its cruise line.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Verb
While the game wasn’t particularly close (before Brock Purdy ran it in for a touchdown with 1:08 left on the clock, the Chiefs were cruising), a crowd that size takes some time to disperse.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024
With over 21,000 hours on the twin 1,500 hp Caterpillar diesels, the vessel has cruised the world at a 12-knot cruise speed, aided by 27,288-gallon fuel tanks, which give a 4,400-mile transatlantic range.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
Cheers! To see upcoming sailings and book your own cruise adventure, visit princess.com.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
As the future clouds for Walt Disney Co.’s lucrative theme parks business, one bright spot continues to be its cruise line.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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