English

cruising

ˈkɹuːzɪŋ, ˈkruː.zɪŋ
Meaning: the activity of traveling on a ship for pleasure
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈkruː.zɪŋ

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Example sentences

They spent the summer cruising around the Greek islands.
They spent the summer cruising around the Greek islands.
The flight crew announced that we would reach our cruising altitude shortly after becoming airborne.
The flight crew announced that we would reach our cruising altitude shortly after becoming airborne.

Usage Notes

While it can mean sailing without a destination, it's most commonly used for vacationing on large cruise ships or yachts.

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