cruise
1 of 2verbto go on vacation by a ship or boat
B2- For their anniversary, the couple decided to cruise around the Caribbean.
- Instead of the usual road trip, the family opted to cruise along the European coastline.
- The retirees planned to cruise across the Mediterranean, visiting historical sites.
- They cruised on a luxury liner with many activities.
- The family decided to cruise instead of flying.
to wander about an area in a relaxed manner, often with the intention of finding interesting sights, experiences, or hidden gems
- On lazy Sundays, they love to cruise through the quaint neighborhoods.
- The birdwatchers spent the afternoon cruising along the riverbanks.
- In the quiet hours of the morning, the photographer would cruise through the city's alleys.
- Nature lovers often cruise through the botanical gardens, marveling at the diversity of plant life.
- During the festival, visitors could cruise through the market stalls.
to travel at a consistent and efficient speed
- The pilot instructed the airplane crew to cruise at a specific altitude and speed.
- The ship captain directed the crew to cruise at a moderate speed once they reached open waters.
- To conserve energy, the driver decided to cruise on the highway.
- The cyclist adjusted the bike's gears to cruise on the flat terrain
- The eco-conscious commuter preferred to cruise at a moderate speed on their scooter.
to seek a casual sexual encounter in a public place, typically between gay men
In queer slang, to cruise means to seek a casual sexual encounter in a public place, typically between men. The term became widely recognized in the mid-20th century, especially in urban gay communities, and is associated with specific locations such as parks, bars, or bathhouses. While cruising has been a discreet way for men to meet in times and places where homosexuality was criminalized, it is also celebrated in some circles as part of queer sexual culture.
- He likes to cruise at the local club on weekends.
- Everyone joked that she was cruising online for dates.
- They used to cruise in parks before dating apps existed.
- Some people still cruise discreetly in certain neighborhoods.
- He likes to cruise downtown bars on Friday nights.
to win or achieve something with little or no effort
- Despite tough competition, the experienced team managed to cruise to victory.
- The seasoned chess player could strategically plan his moves, allowing him to cruise to success in the tournament.
- Despite the formidable opponent, the chess grandmaster managed to cruise to championship.