Cruising: meaning, definitions and examples
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cruising
[ ˈkruːzɪŋ ]
on a ship or boat
Travel smoothly at a moderate or economical speed. To travel without a precise destination, often for pleasure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We spent the afternoon cruising along the coast.
- They were cruising around the Caribbean on a luxury yacht.
Translations
Translations of the word "cruising" in other languages:
🇵🇹 navegação
- cruzeiro
- viagem de cruzeiro
🇮🇳 क्रूज़िंग
🇩🇪 Kreuzfahrt
- Schifffahrt
- herumfahren
🇮🇩 berlayar
🇺🇦 круїз
🇵🇱 rejs
🇯🇵 クルージング
🇫🇷 croisière
🇪🇸 crucero
🇹🇷 kruvaziyer
🇰🇷 크루징
🇸🇦 رحلة بحرية
🇨🇿 plavba
🇸🇰 plavba
🇨🇳 巡航
🇸🇮 križarjenje
🇮🇸 sigling
🇰🇿 круиз
🇬🇪 კრუიზი
🇦🇿 kruiz
🇲🇽 crucero
Word origin
The word 'cruising' originated from the Dutch word 'kruisen', which means 'to cross'. It was initially used in the context of sailing, referring to traveling at a moderate speed without a specific destination. Over time, the term expanded to include other forms of travel, such as driving or moving around leisurely. Today, 'cruising' is commonly associated with relaxed and enjoyable journeys, whether on a ship, in a vehicle, or simply wandering aimlessly.