Definition of cruiser Cruiser

/kɹuˈzɚ/ - [kruzer] - cruis•er

We found 12 definitions of cruiser from 4 different sources.

What does cruiser mean?

Noun Plural: cruisers
cruiser - a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer
		combat ship, war vessel, warship a government ship that is available for waging war
		battle cruiser a cruiser of maximum speed and firepower
cruiser - a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
		police cruiser, patrol car, police car, prowl car, squad car
		auto, automobile, motorcar, car, machine a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
cruiser - a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board
		cabin cruiser, pleasure boat, pleasure craft
		motorboat, powerboat a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine

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cruiser (Noun)
A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
cruiser (Noun)
A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
cruiser (Noun)
A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
cruiser (Noun)
A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience; also cruise ship .
cruiser (Noun)
Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
cruiser (Noun)
A police patrol vehicle.
cruiser (Noun)
One who attends cruises.