cyclist

noun

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

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The tour boasts 65 performers, from aerialists to acrobats to trick cyclists to people who dive through hoops. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026 Winter weather, heavy congestion, construction zones, pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles all interact in unpredictable ways. Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 At least 20 of them were hit-and-run incidents, with one involving a cyclist. Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 This month, Netflix is taking viewers in-depth on everything from their favorite artists' lives to the inner workings of gorillas and new evidence in the killing of cyclist Moriah Wilson. Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 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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