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cruise

/kɹuːz/noun

A trip by ship or boat, usually one taken for enjoyment.

Example sentences

  • “They booked a week-long cruise around the Greek islands.”
  • “My grandparents celebrated their anniversary with a cruise to Alaska.”

The verb also means traveling at a steady, comfortable speed, hence 'cruising altitude' and 'cruise control'.

Synonyms for cruise

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