rider

noun

rid·​er ˈrī-dər How to pronounce rider (audio)
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 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.
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Along the way, riders can encounter everything from public art installations to bike bars that double as popular gathering spots. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025 An e-bike is a bicycle with a motor that assists the rider to move faster while pedaling, and depending on which class of bike, with a throttle. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025 The Travel Pack adds a tank bag and soft saddlebags, while the Comfort Pack includes a windscreen, wind deflectors, and plusher seats for both rider and pillion. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 Vertigo takes passengers several feet high in the air, spinning riders on swings at the top. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rider

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rider was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Rider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rider. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

rider

noun
rid·​er ˈrīd-ər How to pronounce rider (audio)
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 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

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