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

The events that led to the crash, which destroyed two private vehicles and several LAPD cruisers, began just after 4:30 a.m. Friday. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024

Inspired by the way in which phytoplankton harnesses sunlight for energy, the hybrid-electric Blue cruisers use solar panels to capture clean energy and then stores it in advanced batteries to power the engines and hotel load. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 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