Pronunciation: /kruːz/
noun a voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure or as a vacation
A1 I went on a cruise with my family last summer.
A2 The cruise ship stopped at several different ports during the journey.
B1 She booked a cruise to the Caribbean for her honeymoon.
B2 The luxury cruise included gourmet meals and live entertainment.
C1 The cruise around the Greek Islands was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
C2 After retiring, they decided to spend their golden years traveling the world on cruises.
verb to move or proceed speedily, smoothly, or effortlessly
A1 I like to cruise around the neighborhood on my bike.
A2 She cruises through her work assignments quickly and efficiently.
B1 The ship will cruise along the coast for a week-long vacation.
B2 They decided to cruise through Europe on a luxury yacht.
C1 The sports car cruises effortlessly at high speeds on the highway.
C2 After retiring, they plan to cruise around the world on a private jet.
formal The luxury cruise ship departed from the port for a week-long voyage.
informal Let's book a cruise for our next vacation!
slang I heard that cruise was lit, we should totally go on it.
figurative She sailed through the meeting like a cruise, effortlessly handling all the challenges.
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