cruise
cruise Lexical Profile
cruise Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure or as a vacation and usually calling in at several places.
"They booked a two-week Mediterranean cruise to celebrate their wedding anniversary."
A journey made by a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft at a steady, moderate, and economical speed.
"We went for a leisurely evening cruise along the coastal highway."
• verb
To sail about in an area without a precise destination, especially for pleasure or on a naval patrol.
"We spent the summer cruising along the rugged coastline of Maine in a sailboat."
To travel smoothly at a moderate, economical, or steady speed (of a motor vehicle or aircraft).
"The passenger jet was cruising at an altitude of thirty-five thousand feet."
To achieve an objective or win a contest with ease.
"The defending champion cruised to an easy victory in the semifinals."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'cruise' (a voyage or traveling at a steady pace) with its homophone 'cruse' (a small earthen jar or pot for oil or water).
• Rhymes for cruise
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Dutch 'kruisen' (to cross or sail to and fro), derived from 'kruis' (cross), which traces back to Latin 'crux'.