cruise

USKROOZ/kɹuːz/

16 meanings of cruise

1
nouncountable
A boat trip on the sea or a lake, often taken for fun.
Like a long road trip, but on a big ship instead of in a car.
We booked a cruise around the Caribbean for our vacation.
Her grandparents went on a cruise to Alaska last summer.
Similarvoyage, sail, trip
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2
verbintransitive
To sail around on a boat, usually just for fun.
Like wandering around with no rush, but on the water in a boat.
They cruise along the coast every summer in their small yacht.
The yacht was cruising slowly past the islands.
Similarsail, voyage, drift
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3
verbintransitive
To travel at a steady speed that uses the least fuel or energy.
Like riding a bike at a steady pace so you don't get tired too fast.
Once on the highway, we cruise at sixty miles an hour to save gas.
The plane cruised smoothly above the clouds for hours.
4
verbintransitive
To win a game or race easily, without much trouble.
Like finishing a race so far ahead that you can slow down and still win.
Our team cruised to victory in the final match.
With a strong lead, they cruise through every round.
Similarcoast, breeze, sail, romp, waltz
Oppositestruggle
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5
noununcountable
The steady part of a flight, between climbing up and coming down, when a plane flies at one height and speed.
Like the smooth middle part of a car trip after you've reached highway speed.
The plane reached cruise and the seatbelt sign switched off.
During cruise, the flight felt smooth and very quiet.
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6
verbtransitive
To move slowly around an area, hoping to find something or get customers.
Like slowly walking around a market, looking at everything to see what catches your eye.
Taxi drivers cruise the streets looking for passengers.
The shark cruised the reef searching for prey.
Similarpatrol, prowl, roam, ply
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7
verbcolloquialtransitive or intransitive
To go around a place trying to meet someone for romance or sex.
Like wandering around a party hoping to bump into someone you'd like to date.
He spent the night cruising around the club, hoping to meet someone.
They cruise through the park every Friday, hoping to meet someone new.
Similarprowl
8
verbcolloquialtransitive
To try to attract someone as a casual romantic or sexual partner.
Like going up to someone you like and trying to charm them.
He tried to cruise her at the party, but she wasn't interested.
Someone cruised my friend the moment we walked in.
Similarproposition, pursue
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9
nouncountable
A meetup where car fans drive their vehicles together in a group.
Like a group bike ride, but everyone brings their cool cars instead.
Hundreds of classic cars showed up for the Saturday cruise.
We joined a cruise of vintage trucks through town.
Similarrun, rally
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10
verbintransitive
To join a group of car fans driving their vehicles together.
Like riding bikes in a big group around town, but with cars.
Every Friday night, dozens of car owners cruise through downtown together.
They cruised along the boulevard in their restored convertibles.

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Origin

It comes from the Dutch word kruisen, meaning to cross or sail around. That came from kruis (cross), and further back from the Latin crux.