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 Police allege a cyclist in a ‘national parks’ shirt broke equipment that detects wildfires. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 For example, over several days in February, a Waymo vehicle smashed into a closing gate while exiting the University of Southern California’s campus, and the next day, another car collided with a cyclist in San Francisco. Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 Cromwell is a professional cyclist who competes with the Canyon//SRAM racing team, per her website. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 The cyclist sustained minor injuries, and the DMV is investigating the incident, Reuters reported. Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024 Pinellas County, Florida – home to vacation destinations like Clearwater and St. Pete Beach – won $2.5 million to cut deaths among drunken pedestrians and cyclists through education and enforcement campaigns, as well as more lights and physical barriers. USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024 Pedestrian deaths rose 3%, accounting for 23% of global fatalities; cyclist deaths rose nearly 20%; and there was a notable spike in road traffic deaths in the United States, an outlier among high-income countries. Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 Will those who live in the capital of car culture commit to giving up a portion of city streets to cyclists and pedestrians in the name of public safety? Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024 The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office launched a special enforcement effort late last year to address pedestrian deaths, watching for violations by both drivers and pedestrians and cyclists. Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 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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