cruise

A trip on a ship or boat, usually for pleasure.

• We went on a cruise.
• Their cruise stopped at three islands.
• Have you ever taken a river cruise?

How to use it: a cruise to/around somewhere (They booked a cruise around the Greek islands.)

Similar words: boat trip, voyage

Common phrases: go on a cruise, river cruise, cruise ship

An event where people who enjoy cars drive their vehicles together.

• The car club organized a cruise.
• Dozens of classic cars joined the weekend cruise.
• Our charity cruise ends at the park.

Common phrases: classic car cruise, charity cruise

To travel at a steady speed that allows a vehicle to work efficiently.

• The car cruised along the highway.
• Our plane was cruising at a high altitude.
• The boat cruised at ten knots.

How to use it: cruise at a speed/altitude (The plane cruised at thirty thousand feet.)

Common phrases: cruise at something, cruise along something

To travel by boat or ship for pleasure.

• We cruised around the island.
• They cruise along the coast every summer.
• Would you like to cruise across the lake?

How to use it: cruise around/along somewhere (We cruised along the Italian coast.)

Similar words: sail

Common phrases: cruise around somewhere, cruise the coast

To win without much effort or difficulty.

• Our team cruised to victory.
• She cruised past her opponent in the final.
• They cruised to a comfortable win.

How to use it: cruise to victory/a win (The home team cruised to a win.); cruise past someone (She cruised past the defending champion.)

Similar words: win easily

Common phrases: cruise to victory, cruise past someone

To keep taking performance drugs at a lower dose between periods of heavier use.

• He decided to cruise between cycles.
• Some bodybuilders blast and cruise throughout the year.
• They discussed whether to stop completely or cruise.

Common phrases: blast and cruise, cruise between cycles