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cruise

 

[ kruːz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

vacation

A vacation during which you travel on a ship or boat and visit several places.

Synonyms

journey, sail, voyage

Examples of usage

  • We went on a cruise to the Caribbean last summer.
  • She booked a cruise around the Mediterranean for her honeymoon.
Context #2 | Verb

control

To move slowly and smoothly in a particular direction or path.

Synonyms

drift, glide, sail

Examples of usage

  • The car cruised along the highway effortlessly.
  • He was cruising at a steady speed on his bike.

Translations

Translations of the word "cruise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cruzeiro

🇮🇳 समुद्री यात्रा

🇩🇪 Kreuzfahrt

🇮🇩 pelayaran

🇺🇦 круїз

🇵🇱 rejs

🇯🇵 クルーズ

🇫🇷 croisière

🇪🇸 crucero

🇹🇷 kruvaziyer

🇰🇷 크루즈

🇸🇦 رحلة بحرية

🇨🇿 plavba

🇸🇰 plavba

🇨🇳 游轮

🇸🇮 križarjenje

🇮🇸 sigling

🇰🇿 круиз

🇬🇪 კრუიზი

🇦🇿 kruiz

🇲🇽 crucero

Etymology

The word 'cruise' originated from the Dutch word 'kruisen' which means 'to cross'. It was initially used in the context of naval warfare to describe the act of patrolling or moving in a zigzag pattern to avoid enemy fire. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to leisurely voyages on ships for pleasure. The popularity of cruises as a vacation option grew in the 20th century with the development of luxury liners and exotic destinations.

See also: cruiser, cruising.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,432 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.