Cyclist
/ˈsaɪklɪst/
Definitions
A person who rides a bicycle.
/ˈsaɪklɪst/
The cyclist expertly navigated the busy city streets.
💡 Simply: A cyclist is someone who loves to ride a bike! Just picture them zooming around on two wheels, maybe wearing a helmet and cool gear.
👶 For kids: A cyclist is someone who rides a bicycle!
More Examples
The accident injured the cyclist.
The cyclist wore a brightly colored jersey for visibility.
How It's Used
"The cyclist sped down the hill during the race."
"Many cyclists commute to work using bike lanes."
Idioms & expressions
hit the road
To begin a journey or trip, often by vehicle.
"The cyclists hit the road early in the morning to avoid the midday sun."
From 'cycle' (a wheel) + '-ist' (a person who). 'Cycle' itself comes from the Greek 'kyklos' meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'. The term 'cyclist' emerged with the advent of bicycles.
The term 'cyclist' became common in the late 19th century with the rise of bicycles, replacing earlier terms like 'bicyclist'.
Memory tip
Think of a 'cycle' (bicycle) and add '-ist' to remember someone who uses it.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: kyklos