Cruise Definition & Meaning
cruise
- noun
- an ocean trip taken for pleasure
- verb
- drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible"
- travel at a moderate speed; "Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude"
- look for a sexual partner in a public place; "The men were cruising the park"
- sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; "We were cruising in the Caribbean"
"Cruise" in song lyrics
See how cruise is used in real songs:
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"To anything that move, peel out, I set it on cruise"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now? -
"So many girls outside, and I wanna go take a cruise"
Akon f/ T-Pain — Holla Holla -
"Emmitt's 22's now its Jordan's I cruise"
Ali f/ Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, Nelly — Wiggle Wiggle
Words that rhyme with cruise
Usage tips for "cruise"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cruise" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cruise to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cruise mean?
- an ocean trip taken for pleasure drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible" travel at a moderate speed; "Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude" look for a sexual partner in a public place; "The men were cruising the park" sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; "We were cruising in the Caribbean"
- What part of speech is cruise?
- Cruise is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does cruise have?
- Cruise has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).