cyclist
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who rides a bicycle: A cyclist is someone who uses a bicycle for transportation, sport, or recreation.
Usage
- The word "cyclist" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the person operating the bicycle.
- It is a neutral term and can describe anyone from a casual rider to a professional athlete.
- Example:
Examples
- Noun:
- The cyclist won the race by a narrow margin.
- As a daily cyclist, she knows all the best routes through the park.
- Motorists should be mindful of cyclists sharing the road.
Advanced Usage
- "avid cyclist": A person who is very enthusiastic and rides frequently.
- He is an avid cyclist who rides over 100 miles every weekend.
- "commuter cyclist": A person who uses a bicycle regularly to travel to work or school.
- The number of commuter cyclists has increased since the new bike path was built.
Variants and Related Words
- Cycling (n): The activity or sport of riding a bicycle.
- She took up cycling to improve her fitness.
- Bicyclist (n): A synonym for "cyclist," though "cyclist" is more common in general use.
- The law requires bicyclists to use lights at night.
Synonyms
- Biker: This can be a synonym but is also commonly used for motorcyclists, so context is important.
- Rider: A more general term for someone who rides any vehicle or animal, including a bicycle.
Related Phrases
- "Cyclist-friendly" (adj): Describing a place or policy that is accommodating or safe for people on bicycles.
- This café is very cyclist-friendly, with plenty of bike racks.
- "Peloton" (n): In competitive cycling, the main group of cyclists riding together.
- The breakaway cyclist was eventually caught by the peloton.