cruise liner
Definition
- Noun:
- A large passenger ship designed for leisure voyages: A "cruise liner" is a commercial ship whose primary purpose is to provide pleasure trips, often on the sea, with extensive onboard amenities for entertainment, dining, and relaxation.
Usage
- A "cruise liner" is used to refer to the vessel itself. It is a specific type of passenger ship distinct from ferries or ocean liners built primarily for transportation.
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to refer to the experience or industry.
- Example: Travelling by cruise liner offers a unique way to see multiple destinations.
Variants and Related Words
- Cruise ship: A very common synonym. The terms are often used interchangeably, though "liner" can sometimes imply a larger or more traditional vessel.
- Ocean liner: A related but distinct term for a ship designed primarily for transoceanic transportation, not solely for pleasure cruising.
Synonyms
- Passenger ship: A broader term for any ship designed to carry passengers.
- Cruise ship: The most direct synonym.
Related Phrases
- To go on a cruise: The action associated with traveling on a cruise liner.
- Example: They saved for years to go on a cruise around the Mediterranean.
Noun
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a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises
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