1. Plural of criterium; a type of bicycle race held on a closed circuit, typically in an urban area, where riders complete multiple laps.
Usage: cycling sport; often abbreviated as 'crit'

Examples

• The local cycling club organizes criteriums every summer in the downtown area.
• She won three criteriums this season and is now ranked among the top amateur cyclists.
• Criteriums are popular because they allow spectators to watch the entire race from one location.
• The criterium course was marked with bright cones and barriers for safety.
• Many professional cyclists use criteriums as training events between longer road races.