cyclist

noun

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

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Battery life has been extended to 8 hours instead of 6 (with ANC enabled) and up to 10 hours (compared to 6) on Transparent mode for those who want to hear the outside world (like pedestrians and cyclists). Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 The city would create a path for cyclists and pedestrians at Dog Beach that would be fronted by elevated sand dunes that could provide flood protection to the immediate area and the rest of the neighborhood. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025 Additional safety features include door-opening alerts to warn of cyclists or pedestrians, cabin occupancy detection to prevent children or pets from being left inside, and a 360-degree camera for easier parking in tight spaces. New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025 In a poignant addition, Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy — who had recently revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis — and Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery, whose fiancé died from a rare form of cancer in 2022, also participated in the service. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 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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