Synonyms for

Cruiser

Verb / ˈkru:zɜ: / Another word for cruiser — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A cruiser is a type of ship or boat that is used for leisure, travel, or military purposes.

Synonyms & similar words

prowlcar cabincruiser pleasurecraft policecruiser policecar squadcar patrolcar pleasureboat vessel ship boat yacht sailboat canoe kayak motorboat warship battleship destroyer frigate submarine liner ferry riverboat catamaran raft

Synonyms by register

Formal

warship vessel ship battleship

Informal

boat ship tub wreck

Literary

galleon frigate man-of-war

Antonyms

land vehicle stationary object pedestrian runner cyclist skater

Common collocations

  • heavy cruiser
  • light cruiser
  • battle cruiser
  • destroyer cruiser
  • guided missile cruiser
  • aircraft cruiser
  • cruiser tank
  • cruiser bicycle

Word family

noun cruiser
verb cruise

Usage note

Primarily refers to a type of warship, but can also denote a type of vehicle or bicycle. The term 'cruiser' for a warship is less common in modern naval terminology, often replaced by more specific classifications.

Example sentences

  1. We went on a cruise on a big cruiser.
  2. The navy has a lot of cruisers.
  3. The canoe is much smaller than the cruiser.
  4. The cruiser sailed across the ocean.
  5. A battleship is a type of cruiser.

Quotes

  • A cruiser is a floating fortress, a battleship is a floating battering ram.
  • I love being on a big cruiser, it feels like you're in a floating city!
  • The cruiser is a perfect boat for fishing and leisure activities.

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