cyclist

noun

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

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The latest deluge of rain has made getting around Los Angeles doubly difficult for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 The Manteca City Council is now proposing new penalties to prevent cyclists from street takeovers, impounding bikes for 30 days and charging $200 for a first offence and $400 for a second. Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026 The new path will be for cyclists and pedestrians. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026 Four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar is the greatest cyclist of the 21st century, and quite perhaps ever. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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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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