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
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
While the Alps are now behind the riders, Stage 20 isn't just a victory parade.
—
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The damage looked superficial, while the rider himself was laid-back.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2025
This year’s budget slashed the state’s contribution to Tri-Rail from $42 million a year to $15 million, a cut that represents FDOT’s interpretation of a Florida statute mandating funding of the commuter line that serves 4.4 million riders a year.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
How riders can request a female Uber driver Once the new preferences roll out, riders will see an option for female drivers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The damage looked superficial, while the rider himself was laid-back.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2025
This year’s budget slashed the state’s contribution to Tri-Rail from $42 million a year to $15 million, a cut that represents FDOT’s interpretation of a Florida statute mandating funding of the commuter line that serves 4.4 million riders a year.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
How riders can request a female Uber driver Once the new preferences roll out, riders will see an option for female drivers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rider
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“Rider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rider. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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