criterium

[krahy-teer-ee-uhm]

noun

1. Cycling.,  Also crit race a single-day bicycle race consisting of several laps around a closed road course, with all contestants starting at the same time.

   Competitive events in cycling include road races, time trials, and criteriums.

2. Rare.,  criterion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of criterium¹

First recorded in 1965–70 criterium for def. 1; 1890–95, in the sense “motorcycle race”; 1620–30 criterium for def. 2; from Latin, from Greek kritḗrion “a standard”; criterion ( def. )

Example Sentences

Cavendish, who is from the Isle of Man, won 165 professional races and rounded off a stellar career with victory at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore in November.

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The 39-year-old rode in his final race last weekend, winning the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

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Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ended his career with victory in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

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He finished third in the Tour de France Saitama Criterium in Japan last weekend.

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Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday.

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