noun
cruising
KROO-zihng
noun
1
Sailing or travelling for pleasure without a fixed destination.
"They spent the summer cruising along the coast."
2
Driving around casually, often as a social activity.
"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
Word Forms
cruisings plural
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Rhymes for cruising
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