Definitions for rider
ˈraɪ dərrid·er

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. rider(noun)

   a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

2. rider(noun)

   a clause that is appended to a legislative bill

3. rider(noun)

   a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)

4. passenger, rider(noun)

   a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. rider(Noun)

   one who rides, often a horse or motorcycle

   Etymology: From rider

2. rider(Noun)

   a provision annexed to a bill under the consideration of a legislature, having little connection with the subject matter of the bill

   Etymology: From rider

3. rider(Noun)

   an amendment or addition to an entertainer's performance contract, often covering a performer's equipment or food, drinks, and general comfort requirements

   Etymology: From rider

4. rider(Noun)

   A small, sliding piece of aluminium on a chemical balance, used to determine small weights

   Etymology: From rider

5. Rider(ProperNoun)

   More often spelled Ryder.

   Etymology: From rider

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Rider(noun)

   one who, or that which, rides

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

2. Rider(noun)

   formerly, an agent who went out with samples of goods to obtain orders; a commercial traveler

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

3. Rider(noun)

   one who breaks or manages a horse

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

4. Rider(noun)

   an addition or amendment to a manuscript or other document, which is attached on a separate piece of paper; in legislative practice, an additional clause annexed to a bill while in course of passage; something extra or burdensome that is imposed

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

5. Rider(noun)

   a problem of more than usual difficulty added to another on an examination paper

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

6. Rider(noun)

   a Dutch gold coin having the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

7. Rider(noun)

   rock material in a vein of ore, dividing it

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

8. Rider(noun)

   an interior rib occasionally fixed in a ship's hold, reaching from the keelson to the beams of the lower deck, to strengthen her frame

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

9. Rider(noun)

   the second tier of casks in a vessel's hold

   Etymology: [D. rijder.]

10. Rider(noun)

    a small forked weight which straddles the beam of a balance, along which it can be moved in the manner of the weight on a steelyard

    Etymology: [D. rijder.]

11. Rider(noun)

    a robber

    Etymology: [D. rijder.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. rider

   In artillery carriages, a piece of wood, which has more height than breadth; the length being equal to that of the body of the axle-tree, upon which the side-pieces rest in a four-wheel carriage, such as the ammunition-wagon, block-carriage, and sling-wagon.

Rap Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. rider(noun)

   Someone who is willing to ride with you, in other words, someone who is down for anything and everything (i.e. click, gang). "I won't deny it, I'm a straight ridah" -- 2Pac (Ambitionz Az A Ridah) the rider is one who pulls the trigger in the drive by. Originated from the compton bloods.

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1. rider

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'rider' in Nouns Frequency: #2052

Anagrams for rider »

1. direr

2. drier

3. direr, drier

How to pronounce rider?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rider in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rider in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of rider in a Sentence

1. Sachin Kansal:

   If we see repeated violations by the same person, whether it's a rider or driver, we may take additional steps including taking them off the platform.

2. Paul James:

   The new Softail models are the result of the most extensive research and development program in the company’s history, we focused on taking the total rider experience to a higher level, where authenticity, heritage and soul meet the modern edge of technology.

3. Vincenzo Nibali:

   It's been a long time since a rider has been so over the top. But of course if he wins the race, I'll do him the honors he deserves, that being said I think he could show more respect to his rivals.

4. German Simon Geschke:

   It's the most beautiful day of my life as a professional rider, it's surreal.

5. Ron Wyden:

   There has also been talk of including an abortion policy rider — a complete nonstarter that has no place in a bill about access to care for America's seniors and children.

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