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
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.
Example
They went on a cruise ship to the Caribbean islands.
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.
