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

Last summer, a friend encouraged Cruz to apply for a spot at a Bananas tryout in nearby Orange County, Calif. —Scott Allen, Washington Post, 12 July 2024

All while viewing with ample perspective, including the perspective of Dwyane Wade struggling in his Heat 2003 tryout and then going on to become the most iconic player in the franchise’s 36 seasons. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024

Verb

The track recently reached a new peak of No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, largely thanks to its trendy choreography fans have been trying out on social media. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 July 2024

Leasing also gives customers the chance to try out EVs without worrying about having to resell the vehicle at the end of the term. —Robert Ferris, CNBC, 17 July 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