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

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The Sagaponack has a pool—but the beach is only a short beach cruiser ride away. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025 Sign out a beach cruiser at the Activities Tiki and ride south down Old (and less congested) US 1 to Morada Way for galleries and food trucks and a beer garden or two. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025 Meanwhile, Rosie barely feels comfortable on a beach cruiser. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 Guests can access boat tours, beach cruisers, yoga on the lawn, and live music on the porch. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for beach cruiser

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beach cruiser was in 1977

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“Beach cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20cruiser. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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