cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər 

1

: a vehicle that cruises: such as

a

: squad car

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

Steinke put Rios into the cruiser of Platteville police officer Pablo Vasquez, who had parked in the middle of a railroad crossing. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024

Resort Fee: The $35 daily destination fee includes Wi-Fi, pool and beach towels, shave ice, fitness center, welcome basket, and cruiser bicycles. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024

In Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Cyclery near Pier Plaza rents cruisers for $12 an hour or $35 a day and has three free air stations. 3 things to do (Ian Flanders) 1. —Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024

Video shows a gold Lexus crashing into the side of the cruiser as the deputy drives through the intersection. —Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cruiser

• battle cruiser
• beach cruiser
• cabin cruiser
• police cruiser

Kids Definition

cruiser

noun

cruis·​er ˈkrü-zər 

1

: squad car

2

: a large fast warship smaller than a battleship

3

: a motorboat equipped for living aboard