cyclist

noun

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

Examples of cyclist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Nicholson, who appeared to be the first person to die on a city street in 2024, was hit and killed on a thoroughfare with an unprotected bike lane where cyclists are fully exposed to vehicle traffic. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024 The bridge is almost 2,000 feet long and includes two travel lanes for motorists as well as a concrete sidewalk for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting the west and east sides of the creek, which is prone to high flooding. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cyclist 

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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 15 May. 2024.

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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