cycling
SYK-lihng
Cycling (noun) means the activity or sport of riding a bicycle. Example: “Cycling to work saves me money and keeps me healthy.”
noun
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The activity or sport of riding a bicycle.
"Cycling to work saves me money and keeps me healthy."
"Cycling is a great low-impact way to stay fit."
"He took up cycling after injuring his knee running."
"In all my years as a cycling fan, I've never seen a breakaway like this."
How to use cycling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRiding a bicycle, whether for transport, exercise, or competitive sport.
Common pairings
go cycling
cycling club
road cycling
mountain cycling
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Word forms
- Plural
- cyclings
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Etymology
Formed from cycle plus the suffix -ing.
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Rhymes for cycling
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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.
