cruiser
(nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
Seen in the wild
Put a cop on foot - no cruiser, one of the ones who’s been in the news lately - to just stand there and write tickets
That's why I think they all acquired it on land, I don't think embarking in Ushuaia draws the swinger cruiser crowd
Mais une chose est sure : le Land Cruiser n’a jamais ete aussi pertinent qu’aujourd’hui, au moment meme ou l’on pensait son espece menacee. https://eduardobenzdesign.com/le-nouveau-land-cruiser-vx-2026-prouve-que-les-…
Lol, yeah it's not a vehicle for track day, it would be more of a cruiser for car shows or to get out on cruise nights.
Sportsbike riders will usually wave across the board. The #1 non waving rider is a white guy on a big old Harley (or similar large cruiser). Just something I've observed.
Definitions
(nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
I'm up on the eleventh floor and I'm watching the cruisers below / He's down on the street and he's trying hard to pull sister Flo
“The term "cruiser", which has been in use for several hundred years, has changed its meaning over time.”
“01. [↑](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruiser_(motorcycle)#cite_ref-1)Rob (18 February 2024). ["What is a Power Cruiser Motorcycle?”
“# Ticonderoga-class cruiser Ticonderoga-class cruiser Class of guided missile cruisers This article is about an American [guided-missile cruiser](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guided-missile_cruiser "Guided-missile cruiser") class authorized in 1978.”
Comments
(military, nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
I'm up on the eleventh floor and I'm watching the cruisers below / He's down on the street and he's trying hard to pull sister Flo
“Put a cop on foot - no cruiser, one of the ones who’s been in the news lately - to just stand there and write tickets”
— Bluesky· May 2026“That's why I think they all acquired it on land, I don't think embarking in Ushuaia draws the swinger cruiser crowd”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Mais une chose est sure : le Land Cruiser n’a jamais ete aussi pertinent qu’aujourd’hui, au moment meme ou l’on pensait son espece menacee. https://eduardobenzdesign.com/le-nouveau-land-cruiser-vx-2026-prouve-que-les-vrais-franchisseurs-ont-encore-un-bel-avenir-devant-eux/”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Lol, yeah it's not a vehicle for track day, it would be more of a cruiser for car shows or to get out on cruise nights.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Sportsbike riders will usually wave across the board. The #1 non waving rider is a white guy on a big old Harley (or similar large cruiser). Just something I've observed.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
Comments
(nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
I'm up on the eleventh floor and I'm watching the cruisers below / He's down on the street and he's trying hard to pull sister Flo
"cruiser" means a frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"cruiser" is informal English meaning a frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "a frigate or other vessel" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "cruiser" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
Comments
Used in
Have a better definition?
Add your own interpretation of "cruiser".
⚡About Tech, Dev & AI slang
The vocabulary of software engineers, AI researchers, and anyone living in a terminal or on GitHub — from LLM to MCP, CORS to vibe coding, agentic to enshittification.
See all Tech, Dev & AI slang on Slangora.
Tags
Other words near "cruiser" (C)
Browse all slang words starting with C.
Related terms
People also read
Semantically related
- harrier carrier71%
(nautical, military, aviation, slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and anti-submarine patrol (ASW).
- lightning carrier69%
(nautical, military, aviation, slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and, anti-submarine patrol (ASW).
- CV68%
(US, navy) aircraft carrier, a diesel-powered warship launching and landing heavier than air flying vehicles (a nuclear-powered one is a CVN).