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

What the reopening looks like The outside view of students walking quietly through the parking lot toward their classes looked strangely ordinary Tuesday morning, the illusion of normality punctured only by a row of law enforcement cruisers parked near the school’s front door. —Brammhi Balarajan and Andy Rose, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024

From an unexpected plein-air performance and chic libraries to possibly the most unique New Year’s party of all time, these are the kinds of moments, big and small, that turn mere passengers into cruisers for life. —Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2024

While there were about 650 passengers who stayed for the entire 274-night sailing, there were also cruisers who came in and out with every leg. —Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024

Getaway is well-suited for solo travelers with studio cabins and the Studio Lounge, an area exclusive to solo cruisers with coffee, light refreshments, and cocktails. —Shelby Wayte, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 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