tryout

1 of 2

noun

try·​out ˈtrī-ˌau̇t 

: an experimental performance or demonstration: such as

a

: a test of the ability (as of an athlete or actor) to fill a part or meet standards

b

: a performance of a play prior to its official opening to determine response and discover weaknesses

try out

2 of 2

verb

tried out; trying out; tries out

intransitive verb

: to compete for a position especially on an athletic team or for a part in a play

Examples of tryout in a Sentence

Noun

Open tryouts for the team are next Monday.

Verb

want to try out my new skateboard?

tried out his skill at archery

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Jolie is one of the lead producers on the musical, a project she was inspired to take on after Vivienne saw the out-of-town tryout at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. —Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024

But her mother bought flights for both of them to Mexico City last November after hearing about league tryouts there. —James Wagner Marian Carrasquero, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1903, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1909, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tryout

1 of 2 noun

try·​out ˈtrī-ˌau̇t 

: a test of the ability (as of an actor or athlete) to fill a part or meet standards

try out

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)trī-ˈau̇t

: to take part in a tryout especially for a position on an athletic team or a part in a play