cyclist

noun

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

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At one intersection in Boise alone, five pedestrians and cyclists were killed in 2023. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025 Mount Lemmon, a favorite among road cyclists, presents one of the country’s most scenic—and challenging—rides. Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025 Seattle recorded zero cyclist deaths in 2024 and saw pedestrian fatalities drop to their lowest level in years, according to preliminary data from the city. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025 The others are cyclist Connie Carpenter-Phinney, soccer player/coach April Heinrichs, swimmer Amy Van Dyken, runner Jenny Simpson, swimmer Missy Franklin and skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who holds the record with six nods. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 9 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 2 Apr. 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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