Definition

A person who rides a motorcycle.

Example

The motorcyclist wore a helmet for safety.

Conversation

Did you see that motorcyclist zoom past us earlier?

Yeah, they were going really fast!

I wonder how long they've been riding as a motorcyclist.

Probably for a while; they seemed really skilled!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motorcyclist → It is formed from "motor" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move) and "cycle" (from Greek "kyklos", meaning circle or wheel) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word "motorcyclist" refers to one who rides a motorcycle, which is a vehicle that moves on wheels.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is concerned with a vehicle that moves ('motor') on wheels ('cycle') — that's what a motorcyclist does.

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