noun

cycling

cycling, bicycling

Cycling is a great form of exercise.

Cycling is a great form of exercise.

Let's go cycling this weekend.

Let's go cycling this weekend.

cycling (as subject) the activity of riding a bicycle Cycling is a fun activity.

go cycling to ride a bicycle for pleasure They often go cycling on Sundays.

Synonyms: biking, bicycling

From the verb 'to cycle' plus the '-ing' suffix, which forms a gerund to denote an activity.

The '-ing' ending often denotes an activity. So, 'cycling' is the activity of riding a 'cycle'.

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