tyro
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ty·ro
noun, often attributive \ˈtī-(ˌ)rō\ plural tyros
Definition of TYRO
: a beginner in learning : novice
See Examples of TYRO
- Most of the people in the class were tyros like me.
- <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
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