1
: a vehicle that cruises: such as
a
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
Ron Koch2
: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship
3
: a person who cruises
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Japanese forces lost four aircraft carriers, one cruiser and hundreds of aircraft, while the U.S. lost one carrier, one destroyer and dozens of aircraft.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
Such losses would represent a significant proportion of the 11 carriers and approximately 80 cruisers and destroyers currently in service around the world.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Size Skateboard wheels come in various sizes, usually ranging from 50-60 millimeters for regular skateboards, with longboard and cruiser wheels often ranging from 60-70 millimeters.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Randy Marsden, Head of Cruise at Fora Travel, said many of their clients are first-time cruisers ranging from Gen Z to Gen X.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
Such losses would represent a significant proportion of the 11 carriers and approximately 80 cruisers and destroyers currently in service around the world.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Size Skateboard wheels come in various sizes, usually ranging from 50-60 millimeters for regular skateboards, with longboard and cruiser wheels often ranging from 60-70 millimeters.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Randy Marsden, Head of Cruise at Fora Travel, said many of their clients are first-time cruisers ranging from Gen Z to Gen X.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cruiser
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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