cyclist

noun

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

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German Cycling didn’t specify the injuries each cyclist had sustained, but noted that, along with Boos and Kessler, athletes Tobias Buck-Gramcko, Max-David Briese, Moritz Augenstein and Louis Gentzik were affected. Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025 The priority must be on educating drivers so they are trained to look for cyclists at all times. Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 Containing 32 sections with detailed itineraries and maps, the Island Walk takes cyclists and pedestrians through diverse fetching landscapes along the ocean, red dirt roads and the island's Confederation Trail. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Programs like Safe Routes to School, already successful in several cities in Santa Clara County, reduce traffic congestion near schools and foster safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists. Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 12 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 2 Feb. 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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