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
1
Sailing or travelling for pleasure without a fixed destination.
"Cruising is a popular activity among the over-60s."
"They spent the summer cruising along the coast."
2
Driving around casually, often as a social activity.
"Cruising was a popular pasttime for teens in this area at the time."
"The teenagers spent Friday nights cruising the main strip."
How to use cruising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTravelling around in a relaxed way, by boat or car, without a specific destination.
Common pairings
cruising speed
cruising around
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Word forms
- Plural
- cruisings
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Etymology
By surface analysis, formed from cruise + -ing.
Rhymes for cruising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
uprising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
practising
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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.
