cyclo-cross

noun

cy·​clo-cross ˈsī-klə-ˌkrȯs 

-klō-

: the sport of racing bicycles over rough terrain that usually requires carrying the bicycle over obstacles

Examples of cyclo-cross in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In cyclo-cross, competitors ride rain or shine and shoulder their bikes up Centennial Park's steepest feature before riding off its edge. — Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from cyclo + cross-country (from English)

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cyclo-cross

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