cyclist

noun

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

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The outdoor picnic tables are usually filled during open hours, packed with surfers, cyclists and locals. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 The city is also known for its vibrant public life, including festivals, street art, and Ciclovía—a 50-year-old tradition that occurs each Sunday, where major roads are closed to cars and opened to cyclists and pedestrians. Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026 Sidewalks and riverside paths in the area are often crowded with pedestrians, joggers and cyclists. Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Mountain cyclists should stay on trails, the agency said. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyclist

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 20 May. 2026.

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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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