cruise
to sail about on a pleasure trip.
to sail about, as a warship patrolling a body of water.
to travel about without a particular purpose or destination.
to fly, drive, or sail at a constant speed that permits maximum operating efficiency for sustained travel.
to travel at a moderately fast, easily controllable speed: cruising along the highway enjoying the scenery.
to travel about slowly, looking for customers or for something demanding attention: Taxis and police cars cruise in the downtown area.
to go or travel (often followed by over): Let's cruise over to my house after the concert.
Informal. to go about on the streets or in public areas in search of a sexual partner.
to cruise in (a specified area): patrol cars cruising the neighborhood; to cruise the Caribbean.
Informal.
to move slowly through or visit (a street, park, bar, etc.) in search of a sexual partner.
to make sexual overtures to; attempt to arouse the sexual interest of.
to inspect (a tract of forest) for the purpose of estimating lumber potential.
the act of cruising.
a pleasure voyage on a ship, usually with stops at various ports.
Origin of cruise
1Other words from cruise
- cruis·ing·ly, adverb
Other definitions for Cruise (2 of 2)
Tom Thomas Cruise Mapother, 4th, born 1962, U.S. film actor.
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How to use cruise in a sentence
Lorna planted several pin flags, then we continued cruising.
Knowing Where the Bodies Are Buried: An Excerpt From 'Lives in Ruins' | Marilyn Johnson | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCruising the Caribbean, enjoying beaches... Enduring Persecution as an American Christian sounds horrible.
All Aboard the USS Persecution Complex | Candida Moss, Joel Baden | October 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA third aircraft close by at the time under Ukrainian control, an Airbus A330, was cruising west at 40,000 feet.
In Kansas, Sam Brownback should be cruising to an easy reelection in one of the reddest states in the nation.
The Kansas Governor should be cruising to re-election and fending off 2016 rumors.
Rounding a corner, Black Hood sighted a taxi cab cruising along.
They had not enjoyed the work of the past few days, cruising about off Valmosa and Monterey.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser | Walter Fenton MottThey had been cruising all evening among these islands, for it was a part of the coast with which Harvey was very familiar.
The Rival Campers | Ruel Perley SmithAgain, during the recent racing season, the pilot-boat (about sixty tons) started from Kingstown Harbour for her cruising ground.
Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.The races at these regattas have been mostly handicaps, and two or three are always open to yachts in cruising trim.
Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.
British Dictionary definitions for cruise (1 of 2)
/ (kruːz) /
(intr) to make a trip by sea in a liner for pleasure, usually calling at a number of ports
to sail or travel over (a body of water) for pleasure in a yacht, cruiser, etc
(intr) to search for enemy vessels in a warship
(intr) (of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel) to travel at a moderate and efficient speed
(intr) informal to search the streets or other public places for a sexual partner
an act or instance of cruising, esp a trip by sea
Origin of cruise
1British Dictionary definitions for Cruise (2 of 2)
/ (kruːz) /
Tom. original name Thomas Cruise Mapother. born 1962, US film actor; his films include Risky Business (1983), Top Gun (1986), Jerry Maguire (1989), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), War of the Worlds (2005), and Valkyrie (2008)
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