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Definition of cycling

cycling

/ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/
cy · cling
Adverb:cyclically
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Adjective:cyclical
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cycling Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The sport or competitive activity of riding a bicycle on roads, tracks, or off-road terrain.

Example

"Track cycling has been featured at every modern Summer Olympic Games except the 1912 edition in Stockholm."

2

The recreational activity, hobby, or practice of riding a bicycle for leisure, fitness, or daily commuting.

Example

"She took up cycling on weekends to explore the countryside trails and improve her cardiovascular fitness."

3

The process of moving or progressing through a regular, repeating sequence of stages, states, or events.

Example

"Rapid thermal cycling can cause microscopic fractures to develop in the metal alloy over time."

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• Rhymes for cycling

• Nearby Words

cyclic
cyclical
cyclically
cycling
cyclist
cyclone
cyclonic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a verbal noun from the verb 'cycle' (to ride a bicycle), which itself derives via Late Latin 'cyclus' from Ancient Greek 'kyklos', meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cycling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cycling
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