Cruising: meaning, definitions and examples

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cruising

 

[ ˈkruːzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

on a ship or boat

Travel smoothly at a moderate or economical speed. To travel without a precise destination, often for pleasure.

Synonyms

glide, navigate, sail, sweep

Examples of usage

  • We spent the afternoon cruising along the coast.
  • They were cruising around the Caribbean on a luxury yacht.
Context #2 | Verb

in a vehicle

Drive or move slowly around without a specific purpose or direction.

Synonyms

drive, explore, ride, wander

Examples of usage

  • They were cruising around town in their convertible.
  • We cruised the streets looking for a place to eat.

Translations

Translations of the word "cruising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegação

🇮🇳 क्रूज़िंग

🇩🇪 Kreuzfahrt

🇮🇩 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

Etymology

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.

See also: cruise, cruiser.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,379, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.