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cruise
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- pronunciation:
- kruz
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
cruises, cruising, cruised |
| definition 1: |
to travel, esp. in a ship, for pleasure, the destination being of secondary concern.
For their honeymoon, they're going to cruise in the Mediterranean.- similar words:
- sail, ship
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| definition 2: |
to travel about for purposes of reconnaissance or in search of something.
The patrol boats were cruising around the island.The police cruised through the neighborhood.The taxi driver cruised down Park Avenue looking for fares. |
| definition 3: |
to travel at a fixed, efficient, and moderate speed for a sustained period, as do ships and airplanes.
The plane was cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) to search for a sex partner, esp. in public places.
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| related words: |
fly, ride, sail, spin, travel, vacation, voyage |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to travel through or over, esp. in a ship.
We cruised the Caribbean last year.- similar words:
- sail, voyage
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| related words: |
fly, ride |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a pleasure trip on a ship.
We've decided to go on a cruise for our vacation this year.Why don't you take a cruise to the Bahamas? |
| related words: |
excursion, voyage |
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