cruiser /ˈkɹu.zɚ/noun 12forms 1 noun12 •A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships. •(US) A police patrol vehicle. •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 passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience. •Any of several yachts designed for cruising. •A bicycle designed for low-speed, recreational use, usually characterized by balloon tires, upright seating, a single-speed drivetrain and expressive styling. •(informal) One who cruises at bars and neighborhoods seeking sex.I'm up on the eleventh floor and I'm watching the cruisers below / He's down on the street and he's trying hard to pull sister Flo — 1971 •One who attends cruises. •A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft. •Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae; a macromiid. •Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula. formscruisers