cyclist

noun

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

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The remainder included pedestrians, cyclists, others or were unknown. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025 Though the new guard of cyclists are easy to get on board, the older generation can still be reluctant to experiment. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2025 Pogačar has already solidified his place as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 4 July 2025 Car drivers and car traffic experts would complain about the unruly and unpredictable nature of cyclists for decades. Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cyclist

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jul. 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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