rider

noun

rid·​er ˈrī-dər How to pronounce rider (audio)
1
: one that rides
2
a
: an addition to a document (such as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper
b
: a clause appended to a legislative bill to secure a usually distinct object
3
: something used to overlie another or to move along on another piece
riderless adjective

Examples of rider in a Sentence

Watch out for bike riders while driving. She added a rider to her life insurance policy that increased her coverage. Congress added a rider to the health insurance bill.
Recent Examples on the Web Irish rider Louis O’Regan was injured during an accident on the 37.73-mile (60 kilometer) circuit of the Manx Grand Prix, a set of motorcycle races held annually on the Isle of Man, which are considered to be an amateur version of the famed Isle of Man TT races. Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 The gentle grades and lack of steep inclines make the trail suitable for all fitness levels, from casual riders to families with young children. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 The lines that has been undergoing serious repairs and putting riders on shuttle buses provided good, but not great, service compared to pre-pandemic levels. Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024 The world’s first Coco attraction will take riders on a musical journey through Santa Cecilia and under the Marigold Bridge to the Land of the Dead along with Miguel, Hector and other characters from the 2017 Pixar film. Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rider 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rider was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Rider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rider. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

rider

noun
rid·​er ˈrīd-ər How to pronounce rider (audio)
1
: one that rides
2
a
: an addition to a document
b
: an additional clause to a legislative bill
3
: something that lies over or moves along on another piece
the scale had riders to measure weight
riderless adjective

Legal Definition

rider

noun
rid·​er
1
: an addition to a document (as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper
2
: a clause or provision appended to a legislative bill to obtain a usually distinct object
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