cyclist

noun

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

Examples of cyclist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Video footage of the race showed the animals hopping into the road, seemingly out of nowhere, and bumping into several cyclists. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026 Video of the incident posted by SBS Sport showed Vine and other cyclists on the ground as the kangaroo hops across the road, trying to avoid a throng of competitors. CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 Runners and cyclists can head along the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, as this paved route provides a scenic route through Santa Clara. Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Gonzalez told the Union-Tribune that at least some of the people who were arrested are part of the San Diego Bike Brigade, a collective of cyclists and ebike riders who monitor the neighborhoods around local schools in the mornings for signs of immigration enforcement. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cyclist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist. Accessed 28 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

More from Merriam-Webster on cyclist

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!