cruiser

noun
UK: /ˈkruː.zər/
US: /ˈkruː.zɚ/

  1. A large warship that is smaller than a battleship.

    1. The cruiser sailed into the harbor, a majestic sight.
    2. The naval historian detailed the cruiser's role in the Pacific campaign.

  2. A motorboat with a cabin.

    1. We spent the weekend on a cruiser, enjoying the lake.
    2. The family purchased a small cruiser for weekend fishing trips.

  3. A police car used for routine patrol.

    1. The cruiser patrolled the streets, ensuring public safety.
    2. The officer radioed dispatch from his cruiser after spotting the suspect.

Synonyms

warship motorboat patrol car
cruiser intransitive-verb

  1. To travel leisurely, often without a specific destination.

    1. We like to cruiser around town on weekends.
    2. They decided to cruiser the coast in their new convertible.

  2. To travel at a moderate speed for efficiency.

    1. The plane can cruiser at 500 miles per hour.
    2. The ship was able to cruiser at a steady speed throughout the night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cruiser" in English means: A large warship that is smaller than a battleship., A motorboat with a cabin., A police car used for routine patrol..

The phonetic transcription of "cruiser" is /ˈkruː.zər/ in British English and /ˈkruː.zɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cruiser": warship, motorboat, patrol car.

Example usage of "cruiser": "The cruiser sailed into the harbor, a majestic sight.". More examples on the page.