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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

Pasadena police released a police cruiser dashcam video Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 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

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

By now, Tracy had turned the bus around and was pulling onto the shoulder behind the cop’s cruiser.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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

Baby boomers make up the majority of cruisers, and that cohort has continued to outspend other generations.

From Barron's May 6, 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

They board ferries and cabin cruisers, rafts and fishermen’s boats.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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