cyclist

noun

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

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Passionate hikers love tackling the multiday Alta Via alpine treks, while cyclists take on legendary mountain passes. Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 For experienced cyclists, a 20-mile ride might seem completely reasonable, while people who haven’t spent much time biking may not want to ride more than a couple of miles. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 At 13th Avenue, the team has suggested a bridge for trains to pass over the street, with a place for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to cross beneath. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026 Darlyn is the fifth cyclist killed on New York City’s streets and the 34th New Yorker killed in a traffic crash so far this year, according to the bicyclist advocacy group Transportation Alternatives. Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026 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 25 Mar. 2026.

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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