rider

noun

rid·​er ˈrī-dər 

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

ˈrī-dər-ləs 

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

In a decision-only meeting in August, the council considered imposing a bike helmet and exploring options of imposing speed limits on electric bike riders on city property, including sidewalks or trails. —Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025

During a recent interview with USA Today, the 64-year-old actor poked fun at stars who include extravagant and sometimes eyebrow-raising requests in their riders, which are a set of requirements that artists demand in order to perform. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025

Programming The region is fantastic for skiers and riders of all levels, thanks to its diverse terrain and a variety of ski schools. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

During the power issue, riders were forced to make transfers to complete their trip. —Tim Fang, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rider

• circuit rider
• dispatch rider
• horseback rider
• night rider

Rhymes for rider

• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• schneider
• slider
• snider
• spider
• stridor
• wider
• collider

Kids Definition

rider

noun

rid·​er ˈrīd-ər 

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

-ləs 

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