English Reference
Noun

cruise ship

n. countable
A2 Elementary

n.a very large passenger boat used for vacations. You stay on the ship like a hotel while it travels to different interesting places.

n.a large passenger vessel used primarily for pleasure voyages, where the journey itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience. Typically stops at several ports of call during a round-trip itinerary.


SIMPLE

The massive cruise ship docked in the harbor this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

Thousands of passengers boarded the cruise ship in Miami for a seven-day tour of the Caribbean islands.

COMPLEX

Modern cruise ships function as floating resorts, equipped with diverse amenities such as theaters, water parks, and multiple fine-dining establishments to cater to an international clientele.

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