cyclist

noun

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

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The cyclist’s identity will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office after family members are notified. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Crowds gather — people come out of their houses, dog walkers pause on their routes, cyclists and drivers make detours — to protest what the agents are doing and remove any element of surprise. Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025 Bike advocates, like nonprofit BikeWalkKC, co-founded by District 4 Councilor Eric Bunch, believe city ordinance changes are needed, but contend they should be focused on helping to protect cyclists and scooter operators, instead of restricting the usage of such modes of transportation. Pj Green november 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025 Advocates also say removal would better link downtown with the Historic Third Ward, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 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 20 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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