Cruised: meaning, definitions and examples
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cruised
[ kruหzd ]
traveling leisurely
To cruise means to travel smoothly and at a constant speed, particularly in a vehicle such as a car, boat, or aircraft. It often implies an element of leisure or enjoyment during the travel. The term can also refer to a style of operation, where the vehicle moves effortlessly, maintaining a steady pace. In a broader context, cruising can denote exploring an area without a specific destination in mind, often associated with pleasure or relaxation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We cruised along the coast while enjoying the sunset.
- They cruised through the city, taking in the sights.
- He cruised in his convertible on a warm summer evening.
Translations
Translations of the word "cruised" in other languages:
๐ต๐น navegou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคเคผ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gekreuzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ berlayar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัััะทะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ rejsowaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใซใผใบใใ
๐ซ๐ท naviguรฉ
๐ช๐ธ navegรณ
๐น๐ท seyir yaptฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฃจ์ฆํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูููููุฉู
๐จ๐ฟ plavil
๐ธ๐ฐ plavil
๐จ๐ณ ๅทก่ชไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ plul
๐ฎ๐ธ sigldu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะธะท ะถะฐัะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฃแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษzmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ navegรณ
Etymology
The word 'cruise' originated in the early 17th century from the Dutch term 'cruys' meaning 'to cross,' and 'cruisen' which means 'to sail.' Over time, it began to be associated specifically with maritime travel but evolved to encompass broader meanings in the 20th century, particularly with the rise of automobile culture. The connotation of leisure is particularly strong in modern usage, often linking the term to both car travel and sea voyages, where the journey itself is the highlight rather than the destination. By the mid-20th century, 'cruising' became an established term in popular culture, referring to leisurely drives, leisure boating, and even social activities among youth. Its evolution reflects changes in transportation modes and societal attitudes toward travel and leisure.