Synonyms for

Riders

Verb / ˈraɪdɜ:z / Another word for riders — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Riders refers to people who ride or travel on a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means of transportation.

Synonyms & similar words

rider passenger travelers commuters passengers cyclists bikers motorcyclists jockeys drivers pilots sailors seamen aviators navigators wheelmen wheelwomen pedestrians walkers hikers trekkers

Synonyms by register

Formal

equestrians cyclists motorcyclists

Informal

bikers surfers skaters

Literary

horsemen journeymen

Antonyms

pedestrians walkers non-riders passengers drivers

Common collocations

  • bus riders
  • train riders
  • bike riders
  • motorcycle riders
  • horse riders
  • public transport riders
  • season ticket riders

Word family

noun rider
verb ride
adjective riding

Usage note

Refers to someone who rides a vehicle or animal. Can also refer to a person who travels on public transport.

Example sentences

  1. The riders on the horses galloped across the field.
  2. The bike riders raced down the path.
  3. The motorcycle riders wore helmets for safety.
  4. The horseback riders enjoyed the scenic trail.
  5. The jockeys guided their horses to the finish line.

Quotes

  • "The bicycle riders drank from their water bottles as they pedaled up the hill." - Anonymous
  • "The horse is a great equalizer, he doesn't care how good looking you are or how rich you are or how powerful you are--he takes you for how you make him feel." - Buck Brannaman
  • "Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul." - Anonymous

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