Peloton

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛləˌtɑn/

Definitions of peloton

noun the main group of riders in a road bicycle race

Example Sentences

A1 The peloton of cyclists rode together in a group.

A2 The peloton in the race stayed close together to draft off each other.

B1 The peloton worked together to catch up to the breakaway riders.

B2 The peloton controlled the pace of the race to prevent any attacks.

C1 The peloton split into smaller groups as they approached the final climb.

C2 The peloton's teamwork and strategy were crucial in securing the overall victory.

Examples of peloton in a Sentence

formal The cyclists rode in a tightly packed peloton during the race.

informal The group of riders stayed together in a peloton for most of the race.

slang The peloton was cruising along at a good pace during the race.

figurative The peloton of ideas moved together seamlessly towards a common goal.

Grammatical Forms of peloton

• past tense: pelotoned
• plural: pelotons
• comparative: more peloton
• superlative: most peloton
• present tense: pelotons
• future tense: will peloton
• perfect tense: have pelotoned
• continuous tense: is pelotoning
• singular: peloton
• positive degree: peloton
• infinitive: to peloton
• gerund: pelotoning
• participle: pelotoned

Origin and Evolution of peloton

First Known Use: 1801 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'peloton' originated in French.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of a group of bicycle racers or riders in a race, the term has expanded to refer to any group of cyclists riding closely together in a pack for aerodynamic efficiency.