cyclist

noun

cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst 

: one who rides a cycle

Examples of cyclist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Advocates and city councilors said at an April Council hearing that the Wu administration’s inaction has cost the city millions in federal grant funding and puts cyclists and pedestrians at risk. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

The bright yellow Castell General Store doubles as a community center, a place where sunbaked kayakers, cyclists and anglers down cheeseburgers and nurse Lone Star beers. — Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Their cyclists then matched the exploits, Marcel Kittel picking up four stage victories, his sprint rival André Greipel one, while Tony Martin won the race’s only time trial and again from the break on stage nine. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026

The Tour de France shortened Stage 9, and a lead cyclist questioned whether a summer calendar even made sense anymore. — Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cyclist

• motorcyclist

Kids Definition

cyclist

noun

cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst 

ˈsik(-ə)-ləst

: a person who rides a bicycle or motorcycle