ocean liner

Seagoing passenger ship

An ocean liner is a large passenger ship designed for regular scheduled voyages across oceans, particularly the Atlantic.

Ocean liners were the primary means of intercontinental travel before commercial aviation, with famous examples like the Titanic and Queen Mary.

The term distinguishes these working transport vessels from cruise ships, which exist primarily for leisure: My grandmother crossed to America on an ocean liner in 1952.

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