cruiser
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹuzɝ// UK //kɹˈuːzɐ// cruis·er
n. a large, fast warship that is smaller than a battleship. You might also hear this word for a comfortable motorcycle built for long trips on the road.
n. a large, heavily armed warship capable of independent operations; also, a motorcycle designed for comfort and long-distance travel rather than speed.
The navy sent a cruiser to patrol the coast.
He bought a heavy cruiser motorcycle to make the long drive to his summer cabin more comfortable.
During the Second World War, cruisers served as the backbone of naval fleets, balancing firepower with the speed needed to hunt down enemy merchant vessels.
From cruise + -er.