cyclo-cross

noun

cy·​clo-cross ˈsī-klə-ˌkrȯs How to pronounce cyclo-cross (audio)
-klō-
: the sport of racing bicycles over rough terrain that usually requires carrying the bicycle over obstacles

Word History

Etymology

French, from cyclo + cross-country (from English)

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyclo-cross was in 1953

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“Cyclo-cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclo-cross. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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