beach cruiser

noun

: a usually single-speed bicycle that is typically equipped with balloon tires and is designed to be ridden in an upright seating position

He was 6'2" and 300 pounds as a sophomore at Morse High in San Diego, and he was riding his beach cruiser home from band practice one day, his trumpet case balancing on the handlebars, when the football coach stopped him and said, "You know, you really ought to try football."

—Tim Keown

called also cruiser

Examples of beach cruiser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Grab a beach cruiser and explore Coronado’s coastline, or opt for a surf lesson at the SoCal outpost of legendary surf pro Jamie O’Brien’s school, which operates out of the hotel. —Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024

Guests are also welcome to check out one of the adorable beach cruiser bikes and hit the town. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024

And a Sunset favorite is the new Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave, a charming BNB that serves the most incredible complimentary breakfast and offers guests beach cruisers to tool around town. —Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2024

Or, grab one of their complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, or beach cruiser bikes to explore Clearwater Beach. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above