cruise ship

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noun

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

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Origin of cruise ship

First recorded in 1715–25

Can be confusedbarge boat canoe cruise ship sailboat ship yacht

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