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cyclist

noun

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

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But many cyclists argue the that the court's decision to scrap the project is putting lives at risk. Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025 Cameras feed live images into an AI model that can spot issues such as vehicles edging past stop lines, pedestrians crossing red lights, or cyclists drifting into unsafe zones. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025 The new city will be laid out on a compact grid, with interlocking streets, rapid-transit routes and greenways for pedestrians and cyclists. Chris Elmendorf, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025 The paved trail is regularly frequented by walkers, joggers, cyclists and commuters in Cincinnati, according to Tri State Trails. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 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 8 Dec. 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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