noun Uncommon

cruising

KROO-zihng

Cruising (noun) means sailing or travelling for pleasure without a fixed destination. Example: “They spent the summer cruising along the coast.”

noun

Sailing or travelling for pleasure without a fixed destination.

"They spent the summer cruising along the coast."

Driving around casually, often as a social activity.

"The teenagers spent Friday nights cruising the main strip."

How to Use Cruising

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTravelling around in a relaxed way, by boat or car, without a specific destination.

Common pairings

cruising speed cruising around

Word Forms

cruisings plural

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Rhymes for cruising

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “cruising” mean?

The word “cruising” means sailing or travelling for pleasure without a fixed destination. In plain terms, travelling around in a relaxed way, by boat or car, without a specific destination.

How do you pronounce “cruising”?

“Cruising” is pronounced KROO-zihng (/ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cruising” in a sentence?

Here is “cruising” used in a sentence: “They spent the summer cruising along the coast.”

What part of speech is “cruising”?

“Cruising” is a noun.

Is “cruising” a common word?

“Cruising” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “cruising” have?

“Cruising” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sailing or travelling for pleasure without a fixed destination.