cyclist

noun

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

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One way to avoid getting stuck, besides doing the loop in the winter, is to go on a Wednesday, when the Park Service opens the road only to pedestrians and cyclists. AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025 Louisville officials are proposing a redesign of both roads, which could include new on-street parking spaces, turn lanes and pathways for pedestrians and cyclists. Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025 Expect to be surrounded by locals —from families and remote workers to cyclists and couples out with their dogs. Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 The section of Hawley Road near I-94 will include trail improvements for cyclists and pedestrians, including a new access point to the Hank Aaron State Trail near 64th Street and a connection between the Hank Aaron State Trail and Oak Leaf Trail. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 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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