cyclist

noun

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

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Here’s what Gutierrez said all cyclists should consider when hopping on their bike this spring. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 And cyclists, bus drivers, walkers and the motoring public need to have a head on a swivel paired with the calmness of a snail around such intersections — a lot could be going on. Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Unimpeded views of the beach stood before me, along with the maze of pedestrians and cyclists exploring the area. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Strava, originally built for runners, cyclists and hikers, has increasingly become a social platform where fitness communities form and personal connections develop alongside training data. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 May 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 14 May. 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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