cyclist

noun

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

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The focus belongs to Dave (Dennis Christopher), a talented cyclist infatuated with all things Italian who — with the help of friends played by Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, and Jackie Earle Haley — concentrates on participating in a big race and trying to figure out what’s next for him. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 The commission has made six recommendations to the council, asking for a total of $8.1 million in the next budget cycle for efforts that would make Sacramento more hospitable to pedestrians and cyclists. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 That site needs the fewest modifications, probably just sand-retaining, wooden-slat fencing or stakes and a barrier to keep pedestrians and cyclists out. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 Early Riser: Spree River The 8.9-mile route along the Spree River takes about three and a half hours to complete and is popular with cyclists and walkers. Melinda Newman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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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