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cruiser

[kroo-zer] / ˈkru zər /






NOUN
patrol car
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Among those temporarily stuck is Nici Griffin, a continuous cruiser who runs the Three Sheep Cheese Boat with her partner and describes herself as a floating cheesemonger.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

But maritime investigators and experts, including a captain who was out in the bay that day, told The Times that a single wave was unlikely to have caused such a large cabin cruiser to sink.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

The ship’s officers traded barbs in a Q&A with passengers, then I paired up with another cruiser in a lively music-bingo session.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

Melissa Newman, a business professor who’s an avid cruiser, is starting to see some cracks in the industry she loves: Some cruise-goers, including repeat travelers, are saying cruising doesn’t feel special anymore.

From MarketWatch Mar. 11, 2026

Then a cruiser pulled up behind the bus.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

The decision to use nuclear power instead of gas turbine or diesel engines normally used in destroyers, cruisers and frigates was tucked inside an annual 30-year shipbuilding plan sent to Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

Nestled in Whiterock Bay, Strangford Yacht Club is home to a fleet of racing boats, cruisers and dinghies.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

And cruisers are often thrilled to score a deal.

From MarketWatch Feb. 19, 2026

Will the USS Defiant help protect the aircraft carrier, along with the various frigates, cruisers, and destroyers?

From Slate Dec. 23, 2025

Maybe the Mist made it look like a fishing boat, or perhaps the cruisers thought the Argo II was a tourist attraction.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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