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 Long COVID patients have metabolic profiles that resemble that of an exhausted elite cyclist. Travis Nemkov, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024 For six years in a row, this grueling event has tested the strength, stamina and navigational skills of Los Angeles cyclists, all while showcasing breathtaking trails and terrain right in the city’s backyard. Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024 In February, a group of cyclists near Seattle, Washington, were credited with saving a fellow rider's life by fighting off a cougar that attacked her on a trail, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2024 The lanes have been popular with parents of young cyclists — but criticized by sport cyclists who bike long distances and travel at higher speeds. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024 The trail runs for 32 miles through the East Bay and is popular with cyclists, stroller-pushing parents and dog-walkers. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024 While much has been done, more work is needed, Kranz added, saying the huge increase in the number of e-bike riders in Encinitas since the Coronavirus pandemic has created challenges given that the city’s roadways originally were designed decades ago to handle cars, not cyclists. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024 But the extent of the cyclists' battle with the 75-pound cat wasn't immediately clear then. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024 The robotaxi waited for its turn, then proceeded through the intersection, but didn’t detect the cyclist behind the truck. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 13 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 20 Apr. 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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