rider

noun

rid·​er ˈrī-dər How to pronounce rider (audio)
1
: one that rides
2
a
: an addition to a document (such as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper
b
: a clause appended to a legislative bill to secure a usually distinct object
3
: something used to overlie another or to move along on another piece
riderless adjective

Examples of rider in a Sentence

Watch out for bike riders while driving. She added a rider to her life insurance policy that increased her coverage. Congress added a rider to the health insurance bill.
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On the season’s closing days, skiers and riders take their turn gaining speed down to the base of the slope, bending their knees and water skiing over a lake, pond or colossal puddle, just hoping to absorb the shock on the other side. Anna Fiorentino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025 Most Popular San Diego trolley and bus riders have changed. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025 Each tram will have the capacity to transport 107 riders, so at peak times, passengers will only be waiting 3-5 minutes, Roesser said. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025 O’Donnell’s character is described as a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rider

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rider was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Rider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rider. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

rider

noun
rid·​er ˈrīd-ər How to pronounce rider (audio)
1
: one that rides
2
a
: an addition to a document
b
: an additional clause to a legislative bill
3
: something that lies over or moves along on another piece
the scale had riders to measure weight
riderless adjective

Legal Definition

rider

noun
rid·​er
1
: an addition to a document (as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper
2
: a clause or provision appended to a legislative bill to obtain a usually distinct object

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