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cruiser

[kroo-zer] / ˈkru zər /






NOUN
patrol car
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Among those temporarily stuck is Nici Griffin, a continuous cruiser who runs the Three Sheep Cheese Boat with her partner and describes herself as a floating cheesemonger.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

But maritime investigators and experts, including a captain who was out in the bay that day, told The Times that a single wave was unlikely to have caused such a large cabin cruiser to sink.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

He added the North aimed to "build every year two surface ships, whose class is higher than the Choe Hyon" including one 10,000-tonne cruiser.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

In Chevy Chase, a young man holding a sign with his Instagram handle jumped up and down for the camera in front of the police cruiser.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 13, 2026

When the officer was satisfied, he offered me a ride home in the cruiser.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

Baby boomers make up the majority of cruisers, and that cohort has continued to outspend other generations.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

Jochen Zeitz, a longtime company director who became CEO in 2020 and departed in October, gave priority to Harley’s large, expensive touring bikes and cruisers, which can cost more than $50,000.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

Nestled in Whiterock Bay, Strangford Yacht Club is home to a fleet of racing boats, cruisers and dinghies.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

This turned into a situation where some cruisers stood to profit, similar to instances when airlines have more passengers than seats available and offer incentives to travelers to take a later flight.

From MarketWatch Feb. 19, 2026

Police car doors slammed shut, and the cruisers drove away, their sirens on.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte




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