cyclist

noun

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

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Several women’s World Tour teams have raised concerns that cyclists on rival teams are padding their sports bras to give them a boost in time trials, according to leading Dutch cycling news site, WielerFlits. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026 The Dutch outlet Wielerflits reported receiving several complaints from women's WorldTeams about female cyclists exploiting their breast size in time trials by faking a larger cup size using padding in their bras. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 In May, the Atlanta Department of Transportation added concrete barriers to the inside of a bike lane on Cherokee Avenue in an attempt to further protect cyclists from cars. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 Despite women comprising of between 25-40% of global cyclists and demonstrating high engagement, competitive pathways were denied. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyclist

Word History

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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