Cruise/kruːz/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Vacation Imagery Use 'cruise' to evoke images of relaxing travel, often with stops at different ports. Their cruise included stops in Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Pro Tip 2/2Extended Trip 'Cruise' implies a journey that takes several days or even weeks, not mere hours. Their two-week cruise allowed them ample time to unwind.