cyclist

noun

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

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Here, cyclists can stash food, luggage, backpacks, camping gear, etc. C.c. Weiss may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026 Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 The group of cyclists, who fell after the clash, collided into the side of the SUV and fell onto the pavement. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 In Norwalk, Bailey’s Diner is a pleasant surprise for the hungry cyclist craving Tex-Mex, like thick, homemade corn tortillas; warm, cheesy beef burritos; empanadas; or chicken tamales. Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 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 4 May. 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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