Rider: meaning, definitions and examples
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rider
[ ˈraɪdər ]
bike
A person who is riding a bike, motorcycle, or horse.
Synonyms
cyclist, equestrian, motorcyclist
Examples of usage
- The rider was wearing a helmet for safety.
- The horse rider competed in the equestrian event.
taxi
A person who is a passenger in a taxi or other vehicle for hire.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rider in the taxi directed the driver to the destination.
- There were three riders in the car sharing the fare.
roller coaster
A person who is on a roller coaster or other amusement ride.
Synonyms
passenger, thrill-seeker
Examples of usage
- The rider screamed with excitement as the roller coaster plunged down the track.
- The amusement park had strict safety regulations for riders.
Translations
Translations of the word "rider" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cavaleiro
- motociclista
- piloto
🇮🇳 सवार
- घुड़सवार
- मोटरसाइकिल चालक
🇩🇪 Reiter
- Fahrer
- Motorradfahrer
🇮🇩 penunggang
- pengendara
- pengemudi
🇺🇦 вершник
- мотоцикліст
- водій
🇵🇱 jeździec
- motocyklista
- kierowca
🇯🇵 騎手
- ライダー
- 運転手
🇫🇷 cavalier
- motard
- pilote
🇪🇸 jinete
- motociclista
- conductor
🇹🇷 binici
- motosiklet sürücüsü
- sürücü
🇰🇷 라이더
- 기수
- 오토바이 운전자
🇸🇦 راكب
- فارس
- سائق دراجة نارية
🇨🇿 jezdec
- motorkář
- řidič
🇸🇰 jazdec
- motocyklista
- vodič
🇨🇳 骑士
- 骑手
- 驾驶员
🇸🇮 jezdec
- motorist
- voznik
🇮🇸 reiðmaður
- mótorhjólamaður
- ökumaður
🇰🇿 салт атты
- мотоциклші
- жүргізуші
🇬🇪 მხედარი
- მოტოციკლისტი
- მძღოლი
🇦🇿 atlı
- motosikletçi
- sürücü
🇲🇽 jinete
- motociclista
- conductor
Word origin
The word 'rider' has its origins in Old English, where it was used to refer to a person who rides a horse or other animal. Over time, the term expanded to include individuals riding bicycles, motorcycles, and other vehicles. The concept of a 'rider' has evolved to encompass not just physical transportation but also participation in various recreational activities, such as roller coasters and amusement rides.
See also: override, overriding, ride, riders, riding.