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 The trails in question must already be open to cyclists. Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024 The lane would be reopened to cyclists and pedestrians Friday through Sunday, under the current plan. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 Traffic slowed due to checkpoints on surrounding streets, with security officials even stopping and checking IDs of some cyclists riding on a major throughfare along the square. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 During a ride organized by local bike group West Valley Cycle, 26-year-old Pedro Quintana-Lujan crashed his truck into the group of cyclists on Cotton Lane Bridge, killing Karen Malisa, 61, and David Kero, 65. Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024 The lakefront was teeming with runners, cyclists and couples strolling hand in hand. Julie Bosman, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 The California Highway Patrol on Thursday arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run last month that critically injured a Roseville cyclist and strength coach who was on a training ride when a car struck him on a Placer County rural road. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024 Drivers and cyclists should use detours on 14th Street and Glenarm Place while pedestrians should use Arapahoe Street and 14th Street, according to the city. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2024 Police allege a cyclist in a ‘national parks’ shirt broke equipment that detects wildfires. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Cyclist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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