cruise ship
noun
variants
or less commonly cruise liner
: a large ship that stops at different ports and carries passengers who are traveling for pleasure
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The polar exploration company Selar is building the cruise company a cruise ship designed for the Arctic to be powered by five 35m high aluminium retractable sails which can twist up to 180 degrees.
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Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell told WDRB that Weaver was taken into custody in Florida by Miami police while getting off a cruise ship.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The environment on this cruise ship was exciting and vibrant, but decidedly more relaxed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The spacious suites bear more resemblance to a stylish city apartment than a boxy cruise ship cabin.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell told WDRB that Weaver was taken into custody in Florida by Miami police while getting off a cruise ship.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The environment on this cruise ship was exciting and vibrant, but decidedly more relaxed.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The spacious suites bear more resemblance to a stylish city apartment than a boxy cruise ship cabin.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Cruise ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20ship. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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