cruiser

cruis-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A relatively fast warship larger than a destroyer but smaller than a battleship.

  2. 2.

    A yacht or motorboat with living accommodations, used for pleasure cruising.

  3. 3.

    A police patrol car.

  4. 4.

    A person who cruises.

Forms

plural: cruisers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    battle cruiser — a large, fast warship
  • •
    cabin cruiser — a motorboat with living quarters
  • •
    police cruiser — a patrol car

Related words

See also: cruise, ship, warship, yacht
Synonyms: patrol_car, warship, yacht

Etymology

From Dutch kruisen meaning "to cross, sail to and fro." The agent noun suffix "-er" indicates one who cruises.