cyclist

noun

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

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The trend so far this year is not promising, according to Indy Pedestrian Safety Crisis, a website that uses 911 calls to track incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists who are struck. Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 The beginnings of a paradigm shift in transportation policy With deaths among US pedestrians and cyclists hitting a 40-year high in 2022, a growing number of state DOTs are starting to acknowledge that maximizing vehicle speed is not the only goal that matters on urban roadways. David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024 Outrider As the cyclist proceeds to ride, the Outrider transmits tire pressure readings to an app on the Garmin via the ANT+ wireless protocol – the app can display front- and rear-tire readings from two Outriders at the same time. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024 The city of Durham has adopted national street design standards that its city council hopes will make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 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 29 Nov. 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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