# cruiser

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ · frequency rank #14,500

## Definitions
1. A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
2. A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
3. A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
4. A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
5. A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.
6. Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
7. One who attends cruises.
8. A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling.
9. A police patrol vehicle.
10. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
11. Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid.
12. One who cruises at bars and neighborhoods seeking sex.

## Etymology
From cruise + -er.

## Easily confused with
- **cruises** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/cruiser-vs-cruises)
- **crusher** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/cruiser-vs-crusher)
- **cruise** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/cruise-vs-cruiser)
- **crises** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/crises-vs-cruiser)
- **CRISPR** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/crispr-vs-cruiser)
- **cruised** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/cruised-vs-cruiser)

## Common misspellings (10)
`ccruiser`, `criuser`, `crruiser`, `cruiesr`, `cruiserr`, `cruisre`, `cruisser`, `crusier`, `curiser`, `rcuiser`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cruiser