cyclist

noun

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

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Drivers must understand the gravity of the situation; the failure of a driver of a 2-ton vehicle to not look for a cyclist on a 20-pound bike may result in a dead or severely injured cyclist. Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 Seventeen more pedestrians and cyclists were fatally struck on other city streets last year, along with two young women riding electric scooters. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025 For years, town officials have had an ambivalent relationship with cyclists and biking safety. Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2025 Speakers include Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Olympic cyclist Nelson Vails. Linh Ta, Axios, 9 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 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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