cyclist

noun

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

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The city has installed new wayfinding signs around the downtown area aimed at getting pedestrians and cyclists to places like SAP Center, the Tech Interactive, the San Jose Museum of Art and the SoFA district. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025 Higher speeds are more likely to kill or maim people, especially in crashes that involve pedestrians or cyclists. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025 The project aims to remove asphalt, build green spaces and capture more stormwater, all while reducing urban heat and creating safer paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025 Pedestrian and cyclist injuries and deaths were seen more in the downtown and Broadway corridors, Vissers said. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cyclist

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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“Cyclist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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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