cyclist

noun

cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst How to pronounce cyclist (audio)
: one who rides a cycle

Examples of cyclist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2021, a cyclist was severely injured on Florin Road 200 yards away from the fatal January crash. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024 Belgian Waffle Ride returns The Belgian Waffle Ride, a Euro-style cycling event for cyclists, beer enthusiasts, waffle lovers and spectators, returns to North City from April 27-28. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024 Those for faster-moving cyclists are straight, for safety, and placed closer to U.S. 1. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024 For cyclists, miles of trails sprawl across glassy plains providing the perfect path to ride for hours. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024 After stabbing Leutner 19 times, Geyser and Weier left Leutner wounded in the woods, where a cyclist eventually found her. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024 The process of applying to city’s public high schools is hellish, and last year was one of the deadliest on record for cyclists, to cite just two examples. Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 The event is a chance for passionate cyclists of all skill levels to connect with each other, the release states. Alyssa Wilmoth, arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2024 Chafing prevention products were on the market, but mostly for cyclists and not aimed at women. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyclist was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Cyclist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

cyclist

noun
cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst How to pronounce cyclist (audio)
ˈsik(-ə)-ləst
: a person who rides a bicycle or motorcycle

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