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UK/["/kruːz/"]/US/["/kruːz/"]/

Meaning of Cruise

a journey by ship or boat, visiting different places, especially as a holiday

In simple words: A journey on a ship for relaxation.

Cruise in a sentence

  • They booked a cruise to the Caribbean for their summer vacation.
  • The cruise offered plenty of activities and entertainment on board.
  • We enjoyed a luxury cruise that stopped at several Mediterranean ports.
  • The car was set to cruise along the highway at a steady speed.
  • He loves to take a relaxing cruise around the lake in his boat.

How to use Cruise

Used to describe traveling on a ship for leisure. Suitable for casual conversations and travel contexts, but less common in formal writing. Avoid using in contexts that imply work or business.

Grammar pattern

cruise + object

Memory hint

Imagine cruising on a smooth sea, relaxing like a pro.

Related words

Collocations with Cruise

Synonyms for Cruise

Opposites of Cruise

Common mistakes with Cruise

  • Confused with 'cruise' as in speeding in a car.
  • Misusing it as a noun when it is often a verb.
  • Forget to use 'on' before the type of transport, e.g., 'on a cruise'.

Compare Cruise with Voyage, Expedition, Trip, Journey

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Frequently asked questions about Cruise

What does Cruise mean?

A journey on a ship for relaxation.

What is the definition of Cruise?

a journey by ship or boat, visiting different places, especially as a holiday

How do you use Cruise in a sentence?

They booked a cruise to the Caribbean for their summer vacation.

Can you give another example of Cruise?

The cruise offered plenty of activities and entertainment on board.

What are synonyms for Cruise?

Common alternatives include voyage, expedition, trip, journey.

What is the opposite of Cruise?

Opposite meanings include stay, halt.

What words go with Cruise?

It commonly pairs with luxury, pleasure, leisurely, go on, take, boat, liner, ship, on a/​the cruise, cruise along, cruise around.

What are common mistakes when using Cruise?

Confused with 'cruise' as in speeding in a car. Misusing it as a noun when it is often a verb. Forget to use 'on' before the type of transport, e.g., 'on a cruise'.

How do you pronounce Cruise?

US: /["/kruːz/"]/, UK: /["/kruːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cruise?

Used to describe traveling on a ship for leisure. Suitable for casual conversations and travel contexts, but less common in formal writing. Avoid using in contexts that imply work or business.

What CEFR level is Cruise?

"Cruise" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.