rider
REYE-duh
Rider (noun) means a person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar. Example: “Each rider checked the brakes on their bicycle before the long race began.”
noun
1
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar.
"Each rider checked the brakes on their bicycle before the long race began."
"The rider guided her horse gently over the fence."
"Every rider on the tour wore a matching jersey."
2
A passenger travelling in a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ride-share car.
"The bus was so crowded that several riders had to stand in the aisle."
"Every rider gets a short survey after the journey ends."
"The app shows the driver how many riders are waiting."
3
A clause or condition added on to a document, contract, bill, or insurance policy after the main text.
"The landlord added a rider to the lease about keeping pets in the flat."
"The senator attached a rider to the bill at the last minute."
"Her performance contract included a rider demanding a bowl of green sweets backstage only."
How to use rider
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who rides something, or an extra clause tacked on to a contract or bill.
Common pairings
a motorcycle rider
attach a rider
a rider to the contract
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Etymology
From Old English rīdere (\"rider, knight\"), formed from ride plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “rider” mean?
The word “rider” means a person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar. In plain terms, someone who rides something, or an extra clause tacked on to a contract or bill.
How do you pronounce “rider”?
“Rider” is pronounced REYE-duh (/ˈɹaɪ̯.dəː/ in IPA).
How do you use “rider” in a sentence?
Here is “rider” used in a sentence: “The rider guided her horse gently over the fence.”
What is another word for “rider”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rider” include horseman.
What part of speech is “rider”?
“Rider” is a noun.
Where does the word “rider” come from?
The word “rider” comes from Old English. From Old English rīdere (\"rider, knight\"), formed from ride plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “rider” a common word?
“Rider” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “rider” have?
“Rider” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar.
What is a rider in a contract or bill?
A rider is a clause or condition added to a document, contract, bill, or insurance policy after the main text has been drafted. It attaches extra terms without rewriting the original document. Examples include coverage riders added to insurance policies and provisions attached to legislation.
What is the difference between a rider and an amendment?
An amendment changes wording that already exists in a document, while a rider adds new terms or conditions on top of the main text. In practice the two overlap, but a rider is best thought of as an attachment rather than a revision.
Is a bus or train passenger called a rider?
Yes, especially in American English, where transit passengers are routinely called riders and passenger numbers are called ridership. British English more often says passenger. Rider is also the standard word for someone using a ride-share service.
What is the difference between a rider and a jockey?
A rider is anyone who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar. A jockey is specifically a professional rider who races horses. Every jockey is a rider, but most riders are not jockeys.
