cruise
Translation
cruise, sea voyage
Examples
They went on a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon.
They went on a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon.
The police car was on a slow cruise through the neighborhood.
The police car was on a slow cruise through the neighbourhood.
Grammar Patterns
((on a cruise)) to go on a holiday on a large ship We are going on a cruise next summer.
((a cruise to <place>)) a cruise that travels to a place They booked a cruise to Alaska.
Similar Words
Synonyms: voyage, trip, journey, sail
Etymology
From the Dutch word 'kruisen', meaning 'to cross', as in a ship crossing the sea.
Memory Tips
Picture a large ship 'crossing' the ocean for a holiday. It's a relaxing journey.