Meaning of the word cruising in English

What does cruising mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cruising

US /ˈkruː.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈkruː.zɪŋ/

Noun

1.

a journey on a ship or boat for pleasure, especially one that visits several places

Example:
They went on a Caribbean cruising holiday.
The company offers luxury river cruising packages.
2.

the activity of driving around in a car without a particular destination, especially for pleasure or to look for something/someone

Example:
Teenagers often spend their evenings cruising the main street.
He enjoys late-night cruising with his friends.

Adjective

moving or progressing easily and smoothly

Example:
The car was cruising along the highway at a steady speed.
After a slow start, the team is now cruising towards victory.