cyclist

noun

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

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Roads typically filled with runners and cyclists sat largely empty and Venezuela’s presidential palace was guarded by armed civilians and members of the military. Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026 Every day, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers in New Harmony commute past coffee shops, art galleries, churches and other buildings one might expect in a southern Indiana town of almost 700. Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025 Admission is $6 per vehicle (two to eight people), $4 for single-occupant vehicles or motorcyclists, and $2 for pedestrians and cyclists. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 Beyond the sights, this hiking area — which is also open to cyclists — is ideal for visitors who want to meander instead of following a strict path. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 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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