cyclist

noun

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

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Cities pose tougher challenges, including pedestrians, cyclists and unexpected situations. Nora Eckert, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 There are a few reasons to think that runners might be a good study group, even compared to other endurance athletes like cyclists. Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026 The San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail also will be closed to cyclists and pedestrians in the area during this period, as well. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026 Christensen plays Angie, Will's friend and on-and-off again girlfriend, but in real life, she has been married to cyclist Cole Maness since September 2015. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 6 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

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“Cyclist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist. Accessed 21 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

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