cyclist

noun

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

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Until then, pedestrians and cyclists may use the bridge. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2025 But many Marin County locals didn’t like cyclists riding the trails. Maureen Gaffney, Outside Online, 30 Jan. 2025 Warren Wells, policy and planning director of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, said that while there are more cyclists on the weekends, 40% of riders cross the path Monday through Thursday. Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a confrontation between the driver of a Mercedez-Benz and a group of cyclists in Los Angeles. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 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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