cycling
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cycling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The activity or sport of riding a bicycle.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cycling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from cycle plus the suffix -ing.
Full origin of cycling →Frequently asked questions
What does “cycling” mean?
The word “cycling” means the activity or sport of riding a bicycle. In plain terms, riding a bicycle, whether for transport, exercise, or competitive sport.
How do you pronounce “cycling”?
“Cycling” is pronounced SYK-lihng (/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cycling” in a sentence?
Here is “cycling” used in a sentence: “Cycling is a great low-impact way to stay fit.”
What part of speech is “cycling”?
“Cycling” is a noun.
Is “cycling” a common word?
“Cycling” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between cycling and biking?
Cycling is the activity or sport of riding a bicycle and is the more formal term, common in British English and in the context of competitive racing. 'Biking' is more informal and, especially in American English, can also refer to riding a motorcycle, so cycling is clearer when a bicycle is meant.
Is cycling used as a countable or uncountable noun?
In the sense of the sport or activity, cycling is an uncountable noun, so you say 'cycling is good exercise' rather than 'a cycling'. It works like other activity nouns such as swimming or running.
When should you use 'cycling' rather than 'cycle'?
'Cycling' is the noun for the activity or the present participle of the verb, as in 'I enjoy cycling' or 'she is cycling to work'. 'Cycle' is the base verb or a noun for the bicycle itself or a repeating series, so use 'cycling' when naming the activity.