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cruiser

Syllabification: (cruis·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈkro͞ozər/

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Definition of cruiser

noun

  • 1a relatively fast warship larger than a destroyer and less heavily armed than a battleship.
  • 2a yacht or motorboat with passenger accommodations, designed for leisure use.
  • a person who goes on a pleasure cruise.
  • 3an automobile that can be driven smoothly at high speed.
  • a police patrol car.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Dutch kruiser, from kruisen (see cruise)

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