cyclist

noun

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

Examples of cyclist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While much has been done, more work is needed, Kranz added, saying the huge increase in the number of e-bike riders in Encinitas since the Coronavirus pandemic has created challenges given that the city’s roadways originally were designed decades ago to handle cars, not cyclists. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024 But the extent of the cyclists' battle with the 75-pound cat wasn't immediately clear then. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024 The robotaxi waited for its turn, then proceeded through the intersection, but didn’t detect the cyclist behind the truck. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 In December, some cyclists expressed disappointment with Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell's decision to refer the case back to the Goodyear Prosecutor's Office. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024 Miami-Dade County offered the cyclist’s widow $49,000 to settle the case before trial. Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024 The cyclist sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 One woman has been hospitalized after five cyclists were attacked by a cougar on a bike trail in Washington over the weekend. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024 The trails in question must already be open to cyclists. Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Cyclist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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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