Word
cruise ship
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The massive cruise ship docked in the harbor this morning.”
“Thousands of passengers boarded the cruise ship in Miami for a seven-day tour of the Caribbean islands.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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