cruising

cruis-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "cruise": sailing about for pleasure or traveling at a steady speed.

  2. 2.

    The activity of going on a cruise or traveling at a leisurely pace.

  3. 3.

    Relating to traveling at a steady, efficient speed.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cruising altitude — the height at which aircraft normally fly
  • •
    cruising speed — the optimal speed for efficient travel
  • •
    cruising for a bruising — heading toward trouble

Related words

See also: cruise, sailing, traveling
Synonyms: coasting, sailing, voyaging

Etymology

From Dutch kruisen meaning "to cross, sail to and fro." Present participle formed with -ing suffix.