tyro

ty·ro

noun, often attributive \ˈtī-(ˌ)rō\

plural tyros

Definition of TYRO

: a beginner in learning : novice

Examples of TYRO

1. Most of the people in the class were tyros like me.
2. <he's a good musician, but at 14, he's still a tyro and has a lot to learn>

Origin of TYRO

Medieval Latin, from Latin tiro young soldier, tyro

First Known Use: 1587

Related to TYRO

Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, beginner, virgin

Antonyms: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Words: boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms: expert, master, pro, professional

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