1
: a vehicle that cruises: such as
a
b
: a powerboat with facilities (such as a cabin and plumbing) necessary for living aboard
called also cabin cruiser
c
: beach cruiser
… bikes don't come much more basic than cruisers.—
Ron Koch
Ron Koch2
: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship
3
: a person who cruises
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According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s 2024 report, the number of younger cruisers has grown over the last two years, with 22% of passengers being millennials and 14% Gen Z.
—Martie Bowser, Essence, 22 May 2025
In addition to Illinois, cruisers can also visit Wright sites in another Great Lakes state, Michigan.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
After pulling into a parking lot, Arevalo fled as the officer began to get out of his cruiser.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
The other is a cruiser that can sustain itself in hypersonic flight using exotic propulsion, such as scramjet engines.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2025
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Martie Bowser, Essence, 22 May 2025
In addition to Illinois, cruisers can also visit Wright sites in another Great Lakes state, Michigan.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
After pulling into a parking lot, Arevalo fled as the officer began to get out of his cruiser.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
The other is a cruiser that can sustain itself in hypersonic flight using exotic propulsion, such as scramjet engines.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2025
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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