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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Destroyers are a level below cruisers in terms of size and power, indicating that the Navy will not have cruisers for the foreseeable future after 2027.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2024
The other two deputies soon arrived in their own cruisers, found Reckling and put out an alert that an officer was down, Bouchard said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2024
In fact, the yard says its cruisers consume 70 percent less fuel than other yachts in their class.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
As the trooper was walking back to their cruiser, Crowell allegedly sped off, passing other motorists using the right shoulder and failing to stop for a traffic signal, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2024
The other two deputies soon arrived in their own cruisers, found Reckling and put out an alert that an officer was down, Bouchard said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2024
In fact, the yard says its cruisers consume 70 percent less fuel than other yachts in their class.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
As the trooper was walking back to their cruiser, Crowell allegedly sped off, passing other motorists using the right shoulder and failing to stop for a traffic signal, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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