cruise ship
Americannoun
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cruise ships
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cruise ship
First recorded in 1715–25
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When a cruise ship passenger contracted the rare hantavirus in May, accounts also immediately touted ivermectin as a "cure" even while there is no known treatment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Airlines and cruise ship operators continued their retreat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The couple met seven years ago on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, where they were working as aquatic performers.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Passengers had been running low on food and water because the cruise ship was unable to dock in Vidin, and another boat that was called in to help was unable to get close enough.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The cruise ship was now looming in front of us—our ride toward Florida and the Sea of Monsters.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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