Added 9 October 2026
cruiser
/ˈkɹu.zɚ/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cruiser at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
- A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship. A starship of comparable role
- A starship of comparable role