cyclist

noun

cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst 

: one who rides a cycle

Examples of cyclist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

High-profile athletes to embrace it include the Great Britain Olympic team, the New Zealand rugby team, and almost every cyclist in the professional peloton. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Alongside Sunday’s cycling route, organizers set up activities and refreshments for cyclists in Grant Park’s Butler Field. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Trusting non-human drivers more While technological advances in automobiles have improved safety for drivers and passengers, that isn’t the case for road-sharing cyclists. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Omrzel, a 20-year-old Slovenian cyclist, claimed his first win at a grand tour after shedding his fellow breakaway riders. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cyclist

• motorcyclist

Kids Definition

cyclist

noun

cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst 

ˈsik(-ə)-ləst

: a person who rides a bicycle or motorcycle