cyclist

noun

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

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Bass has also taken heat from safe streets advocates who want more attention paid to pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Bristol officials say that comprehensive traffic studies have identified over 35 high-crash intersections across the city that pose immediate danger to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 The car-free social bike ride is accessible and open to all levels of cyclists ages 3 and over. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 So Bert Celis and his team in Belgium have spent six years optimizing the Aerobag, a personal airbag for road cyclists. — Adam Schram, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyclist

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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

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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