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cruiser

[kroo-zer] / ˈkru zər /






NOUN
patrol car
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Example Sentences

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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

Murillo called for a Whittier police cruiser to stop the Mitsubishi, his lawyer said at trial last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The warship's welcoming ceremony outside the naval base of Salamis included a copy of an ancient Athenian trireme and the Georgios Averof, a historic cruiser that fought in the Balkan Wars.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

“Get in the car, guys,” said Officer Parrelli, popping the trunk of the cruiser.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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