cyclist

noun

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

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Four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar is the greatest cyclist of the 21st century, and quite perhaps ever. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Slower, two-way streets reduce conflict points and improve reaction time for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026 The most famous is the eight-mile sweep of original basalt that begins at the third Roman milestone, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and is shared today by walkers, cyclists, and the cars of those who have homes there. Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 Uniworld has a Budapest-to-Passau voyage where cyclists can ride one-way on several stretches. Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyclist

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 Feb. 2026.

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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