rider

noun

rid·​er ˈrī-dər 

1

: one that rides

2

a

: an addition to a document (such as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper

b

: a clause appended to a legislative bill to secure a usually distinct object

3

: something used to overlie another or to move along on another piece

riderless

ˈrī-dər-ləs 

adjective

Examples of rider in a Sentence

Watch out for bike riders while driving.

She added a rider to her life insurance policy that increased her coverage.

Congress added a rider to the health insurance bill.

Recent Examples on the Web

District leaders say the majority of those bus riders are students of color. —Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024

Uber is offering more peace of mind to riders with an update to its safety features. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024

Like his older brother, Felix is a downhill mountain bike rider. —Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024

Every rider will need to pay for the ride with a Clipper card. —Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024

But on Saturday, weaving between the pillars were dozens of riders on horseback. —Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 8 Apr. 2024

Rangeley, Maine, a snowy resort destination for stargazers and snow-mobile riders, is home to 1,200 people. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024

Like several of the park's other newer rides, the new Fire In The Hole features an on-ride camera that snaps photos of riders during the final splash. —USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024

That’s exactly how the three-time gold medalist described his perfect post-slopes moment when Travel + Leisure caught up with him at Utah’s Eagle Point Resort to talk all things travel, vacation rentals, and tips for first time riders. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rider

• circuit rider
• dispatch rider
• horseback rider
• night rider

Kids Definition

rider

noun

rid·​er ˈrīd-ər 

1

: one that rides

2

a

: an addition to a document

b

: an additional clause to a legislative bill

3

: something that lies over or moves along on another piece

the scale had riders to measure weight

riderless

-ləs 

adjective

Legal Definition

rider

noun

rid·​er

1

: an addition to a document (as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper

2

: a clause or provision appended to a legislative bill to obtain a usually distinct object