cyclist

noun

cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst 

: one who rides a cycle

Examples of cyclist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Area cyclists have mobilized in recent months, holding rallies and organizing a petition that now has more than 5,000 signatures. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Police said Richie O'Brien, 41, was walking through the park on East Drive near 84th Street on Wednesday when he was hit by a 32-year-old cyclist who was traveling northbound. — Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

The last time a non-electric cyclist killed a pedestrian in Central Park was 2014. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Along its 24 miles, the winding road brings motorists (and cyclists) to some stunning, interesting, and must-see stops. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cyclist

• motorcyclist

Kids Definition

cyclist

noun

cy·​clist ˈsī-k(ə-)ləst 

ˈsik(-ə)-ləst

: a person who rides a bicycle or motorcycle