cruiser

/ˈkruːzər/
noun
  1. A type of fast warship, smaller than a battleship but larger than a destroyer.
    • The cruiser's advanced radar system could track multiple targets at once.
    • During the war, the cruiser escorted the aircraft carrier across the ocean.
    • The navy deployed a cruiser to patrol the disputed waters.
  2. A police patrol car.
    • A police cruiser pulled up behind the speeding car.
    • He saw the flashing lights of a cruiser in his rearview mirror.
    • The officer sat in her cruiser and watched the traffic.
  3. A type of motorcycle designed for comfortable long-distance riding, often with a low seat and relaxed riding position.
    • Cruisers are popular for their comfortable seating and classic style.
    • She rode her cruiser along the coastal highway at sunset.
    • He bought a Harley-Davidson cruiser for his cross-country road trip.
  4. A sailboat or motorboat designed for extended trips or living aboard.
    • They spent the summer living on their 40-foot cruiser.
    • Many retirees buy a cruiser to travel the inland waterways.
    • The cruiser had a small kitchen and two sleeping cabins.
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