Meaning of the word cruise in English

What does cruise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cruise

US /kruːz/

UK /kruːz/

a journey on a ship or boat for pleasure, especially one that visits several places

Example:

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They went on a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon.

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The luxury cruise ship offered many amenities.

Synonym:

voyage sail trip journey

to travel at a continuous speed, especially a comfortable and economical one

Example:

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The car was cruising smoothly down the highway.

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The plane began to cruise at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Synonym:

coast glide sail travel

to move about a place or area in a leisurely or aimless way

Example:

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He spent the afternoon cruising around the city.

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The teenagers were cruising the main street on a Saturday night.

Synonym:

roam wander stroll meander

Related Word:

cruise ship cruise control