cyclist

noun

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

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These instances included pro-Palestinian protests at the Tour de Spain, which caused the event to be temporarily halted amid protests over Israeli cyclists, and soccer games featuring Israeli teams. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025 Also, the safety of our drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists is of utmost importance. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025 Researchers measured performance, sweat loss, and levels of lactate (a chemical your body makes during intense exercise) in experienced cyclists. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 An 18-year-old French-German cyclist arrested this year, Lennart Monterlos, was released last week after a court acquitted him of espionage charges. CNN Money, 14 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 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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