cruise ship

noun

1. a passenger ship built or used for pleasure cruises, usually taking passengers on an extended cruise with occasional calls in various places of interest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruise ship¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

More than 100 people have submitted claims for compensation after falling ill on a cruise ship.

From BBC

George Taft, 65, and Ian Catterson, 73, drowned in February last year when MV Biter capsized while assisting the Hebridean Princess cruise ship.

From BBC

A new Disney cruise ship has rescued four people from a sinking catamaran more than 200 miles from Bermuda.

From BBC

His role will be processing the letters and postcards left by those who stop at the tiny wooden museum from up to two cruise ships a day.

From BBC

Riders will occupy enclosed gondolas that will provide views of the working port, the USS Iowa battleship, the Vincent Thomas Bridge and passing cruise ships.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• liner
• luxury liner
• ocean liner