cyclist

noun

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

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James Moore, a USC traffic engineering expert, explained that a high volume of cars using an intersection probably means it’s been optimized for car movement — often to the detriment of buses, pedestrians and cyclists. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 On a sweltering October afternoon in the Singita Grumeti Reserve, a 350,000-acre conservation parcel in northwestern Tanzania, adjacent to the Serengeti National Park, Mwarancha is leading me and a small group of advanced cyclists on a challenging 31-mile ride. Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 Highland Park resident and cyclist, Barb Klinner, participated in Saturday’s Women’s Day ride. Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 The Monterey Regional Airport is a 10-minute Uber ride away, making Carmel easy to fly into, but ambitious hikers and cyclists can also access the town via the California Coastal Trail, a statewide network that includes 144 miles of trails in Monterey County. Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 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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