tryout
4 synonyms for tryout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A test or audition to see whether someone is good enough for a team, role, or job.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
trial run
How to use tryout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hold a tryout
make it through tryouts
Etymology
Deverbal from try out.
Full origin of tryout →Frequently asked questions
What does “tryout” mean?
The word “tryout” means a test or audition to see whether someone is good enough for a team, role, or job. In plain terms, a trial audition or test run to check someone's or something's suitability.
How do you pronounce “tryout”?
“Tryout” is pronounced TREYE-owt (/ˈtɹaɪˌaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tryout” in a sentence?
Here is “tryout” used in a sentence: “Hundreds of players showed up for the team's open tryout.”
What part of speech is “tryout”?
“Tryout” is a noun.
