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cyclist

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsaɪkəɫɪst// UK //sˈaɪklɪst// cy·clist Archaic

n. someone who rides a bicycle. You use this word for people who cycle for fun, for exercise, or to get to work.

n. a person who rides a bicycle, typically for sport, recreation, or transportation.


SIMPLE

The cyclist wears a bright helmet for safety.

CONTEXTUAL

The city added new bike lanes to protect every cyclist from the heavy morning traffic.

COMPLEX

Professional cyclists often spend months training in high-altitude environments to increase their lung capacity before major international competitions.

Synonyms
Origin

From cycle + -ist, 1882.

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