cyclist

noun

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

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The Compton is especially geared toward cyclists looking to tap into Bentonville’s 70 miles of in-town trails and over 400 miles across the Ozarks. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025 Along the Seine River, others sat alone on benches—not scrolling, not multitasking—just watching cyclists and runners move around them. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Dec. 2025 Near the end of the trail, construction of the border wall forces hikers and cyclists to find creative ways to cover the final miles. Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025 The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months. Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 7 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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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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