cyclist

noun

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

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One of them, the Vulnerable Road User Injury Prevention Alliance, in coordination with the University of Michigan, is looking into accidents that involve pedestrians and cyclists and how vehicle manufacturers can help to minimize that number. Mark Pittman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Also, SUVs kill more pedestrians and cyclists than smaller cars. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025 The animation, full of exaggerated appendages and character design that border on the grotesque, is hypnotizing, and the story propels forward with the furious pace of a mighty cyclist. Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 Zoom in: There are three course lengths: 10 miles for casual riders and families, 20 miles for intermediate cyclists and 45 miles for the likes of those training for the 150-mile Texas MS 150, which is two weeks after the Houston ride. Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 4 Feb. 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 3 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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