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.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Or, while cruising, take a lap around the dining room to identify simple options before dishing up.
—Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Top ranked by prominent travel publications and cruise aficionados, Seabourn is acclaimed for its luxe yacht-like atmosphere and renowned personalized service.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
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Dan Howell and Phil Lester are cruising through the United States!
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Or, while cruising, take a lap around the dining room to identify simple options before dishing up.
—Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
Importance Of Cruise-Specific Cover To protect from financial loss, cruise travel agency Vacations To Go strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance with every cruise.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Top ranked by prominent travel publications and cruise aficionados, Seabourn is acclaimed for its luxe yacht-like atmosphere and renowned personalized service.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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