rider
rider Lexical Profile
rider Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who is riding or who can ride a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other animal or vehicle.
"The experienced rider guided her horse effortlessly over the wooden jumps."
A traveler who uses public transportation or rides as a passenger in a vehicle.
"Subway riders were advised to expect minor delays during the weekend track maintenance."
An additional clause, condition, or provision annexed to a legislative bill, insurance policy, or entertainment contract after its initial drafting.
"The musician's hospitality rider specified the exact lighting, sound equipment, and refreshments required backstage."
• Rhymes for rider
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English rīdere, meaning a horseman, knight, or trooper, derived from the verb rīdan ('to ride'). The legislative and contractual sense of an additional clause emerged in the 17th century, metaphorically referring to a provision 'riding' on top of an existing bill.