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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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At the end of February, a pedestrian was hit in West London by an ebike rider in West London — not a rental or sharing scheme, to be clear — and died after a month in hospital. Nicole Kobie, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 During the rodeos, guests are treated to roping, racing, and sorting (in which teams of riders drive cattle into a pen). Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025 The film, a poignant exploration of amateur rodeo and addiction in the Heartland, follows three generations of bull riders, and was notably filmed at live rodeos. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 June 2025 Arapahoe Basin will close for the season either this coming Sunday or the following weekend, but some skiers and riders won’t be putting away their gear for the summer. John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 June 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 11 Jun. 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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