Cruise

/kruːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a leisurely journey on a ship or boat.

We took a cruise to Alaska last summer.

a drive around a neighborhood to look for people or places.

They went on a late-night cruise around the city.

verb

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed.

The car cruised along the highway as the sun set.

to sail about in an area without a specific destination.

They decided to cruise the Caribbean for a week.

From Middle French 'cruiser', meaning 'to cruise about'.

Cruise control

A system that automatically controls the speed of a vehicle.

Cruise ship

A large passenger ship that travels to various destinations, often providing entertainment.

Take a cruise

To go on a vacation trip aboard a cruise ship.

voyage

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

expedition

A journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often for exploration.

sailing

The action of using sails to travel on water.

To drive around aimlessly.

We were just cruising around the neighborhood on a Saturday night.

To flirt or show interest casually.

He was cruising for a date at the party.