Cycling: meaning, definitions and examples

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cycling

[ ˈsaɪklɪŋ ]

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sport

The activity or sport of riding a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.

Synonyms

biking, riding

Examples of usage

I enjoy cycling in the countryside on weekends.
Cycling is a great way to stay fit and explore new places.

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transport

The use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or exercise.

Synonyms

bicycling, riding

Examples of usage

Many people in this city choose cycling as their main mode of transport.
Cycling to work is a healthy and eco-friendly choice.

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activity

Riding a bicycle for exercise or leisure.

Synonyms

biking, riding

Examples of usage

I love cycling through the park early in the morning.
She prefers cycling to running for cardio workouts.

Translations

Translations of the word "cycling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ciclismo

🇮🇳 साइकिल चलाना

🇩🇪 Radfahren

🇮🇩 bersepeda

🇺🇦 велосипедний спорт

🇵🇱 jazda na rowerze

🇯🇵 サイクリング

🇫🇷 cyclisme

🇪🇸 ciclismo

🇹🇷 bisiklet sürme

🇰🇷 자전거 타기

🇸🇦 ركوب الدراجات

🇨🇿 cyklistika

🇸🇰 cyklistika

🇨🇳 骑自行车

🇸🇮 kolesarjenje

🇮🇸 hjólreiðar

🇰🇿 велоспорт

🇬🇪 ველოსპორტი

🇦🇿 velosiped sürmək

🇲🇽 ciclismo

Word origin

The word 'cycling' originates from the French word 'cyclisme', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'cyclus' meaning circle. The concept of cycling as a sport and mode of transport has evolved over centuries, with the invention of the bicycle in the 19th century revolutionizing the way people travel and exercise.

See also: bicycle, cycle, cycles, cyclic, cyclical, cyclist, recycle, upcycle.