Cruising

Pronunciation: /ˈkruzɪŋ/

Definitions of cruising

verb to travel or move around in a leisurely or relaxed manner, especially by boat or car

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy cruising around the neighborhood on my bike.

A2 She was cruising down the highway with the music blasting.

B1 The ship will be cruising through the Mediterranean for two weeks.

B2 We spent the afternoon cruising along the coastline in a rented convertible.

C1 The pilot was cruising at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

C2 The luxury yacht was cruising at a leisurely pace through the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean.

Examples of cruising in a Sentence

formal The luxury yacht was cruising along the Mediterranean coast.

informal We were just cruising down the highway with the music blasting.

slang Let's go cruising around town and see what trouble we can get into.

figurative After acing the exam, he felt like he was cruising through the rest of the semester.

Grammatical Forms of cruising

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

Origin and Evolution of cruising

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'cruising' originated from the Dutch word 'kruisen' which means 'to cross' or 'to sail back and forth'. It was initially used in the context of naval warfare.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'cruising' evolved to refer to leisurely sailing or traveling on a ship for pleasure, especially in the 19th century when it became popular among wealthy individuals. In the 20th century, 'cruising' also came to be associated with driving around in a car aimlessly or leisurely, often for social or recreational purposes.