cruise Synonyms
Another word for cruise
• noun (Context 1)
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 voyage to celebrate their wedding anniversary."
• verb (Context 2)
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."
• verb (Context 3)
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."
• verb (Context 4)
To achieve an objective or win a contest with ease.
"The defending champion cruised to an easy victory in the semifinals."
• noun (Context 5)
A journey made by a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft at a steady, moderate, and economical speed.
"We went for a leisurely evening drive along the coastal highway."
Opposites of cruise
The opposite of cruise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: