Cruiser

Pronunciation: /ˈkruːzər/

Definitions of cruiser

noun a warship designed for high speed and long-range operation

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cruiser ship in the harbor.

A2 The police officer drove around in a cruiser car.

B1 The cruiser bike was perfect for exploring the city.

B2 The naval cruiser patrolled the waters for any suspicious activity.

C1 The luxury cruiser sailed to exotic destinations around the world.

C2 The billionaire's private cruiser was equipped with all the latest technology.

Examples of cruiser in a Sentence

formal The naval cruiser patrolled the waters to ensure maritime security.

informal I saw a cool cruiser parked in the driveway next door.

slang Let's take the cruiser out for a spin this weekend.

figurative His new sports car is a real cruiser on the highway.

Grammatical Forms of cruiser

• past tense: cruised
• plural: cruisers
• comparative: more cruiser
• superlative: most cruiser
• present tense: cruises
• future tense: will cruise
• perfect tense: has cruised
• continuous tense: is cruising
• singular: cruiser
• positive degree: cruiser
• infinitive: to cruise
• gerund: cruising
• participle: cruising

Origin and Evolution of cruiser

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'cruiser' originated from the Dutch word 'kruiser' which referred to a ship used for cruising or patrolling.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cruiser' came to be used to describe a type of warship that was fast and maneuverable, later evolving to refer to a type of motorcycle or car designed for long-distance travel and comfort.