noun
rider
REYE-duh
noun
1
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar.
"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 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 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
Word Forms
riders plural
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Etymology
From Old English rīdere (\"rider, knight\"), formed from ride plus the agent suffix -er.