cruiser

[ˈkruːzə(r)]

cruiser Definition

  • 1a relatively fast warship larger than a destroyer and less heavily armed than a battleship
  • 2a person or vehicle that cruises, especially a car with a lot of power

Using cruiser: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cruiser" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The navy sent a cruiser to patrol the area.

  • Example

    He drove his new cruiser down the highway.

  • Example

    The police cruiser chased after the suspect's car.

cruiser Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cruiser

Phrases with cruiser

  • a weight class in professional boxing between light heavyweight and heavyweight

    Example

    He won the cruiserweight championship last year.

  • a system in a vehicle that automatically maintains a set speed without the need for the driver to operate the accelerator

    Example

    I turned on the cruise control and relaxed on the long drive.

  • a large passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, typically calling at several places

    Example

    They went on a cruise ship to the Caribbean islands.

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Summary: cruiser in Brief

A 'cruiser' [ˈkruːzə(r)] is a type of warship that is faster than a destroyer but less heavily armed than a battleship. It can also refer to a person or vehicle that cruises, such as a powerful car. Examples include 'The navy sent a cruiser to patrol the area.' and 'He drove his new cruiser down the highway.' Phrases include 'cruise control,' which is a system in a vehicle that maintains a set speed, and 'cruise ship,' which is a large passenger ship used for pleasure voyages.