Synonyms for cruise


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : krooz
Phonetic Transcription : kruz

Top 10 synonyms for cruise Other synonyms for the word cruise

Définition of cruise

Origin :
  • 1650s, from Dutch kruisen "to cross, sail to and fro," from kruis "cross," from Latin crux; cf. the sense evolution in cognate cross (v.). Related: Cruised; cruising. As a noun from 1706.
  • noun sailing expedition
  • verb sail
Example sentences :
  • I believe the whole crew of the Delaware was sorry when the cruise was up.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • I volunteered to go one cruise in the Warren, under Mr. Byrne.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • I had got to be first-captain of the forecastle, a berth I held to the end of the cruise.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • While in the hospital, the frigate made a cruise, leaving me ashore.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • I and some other boys are planning to go off on a cruise next summer.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880 » by Various
  • She gave a brief history of the cruise and wreck of the depot-wagon.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I thought sure Kenelm would, but he's gone on a cruise of his own somewheres.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Not that I blame the old man; he and I was too much alike to cruise in company.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • We'll cruise in company as long as we can, hey, little girl?
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Them that had errands made it a p'int to cruise past that way.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Antonyms for cruise

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