tryst
Tryst (noun) means a private meeting arranged in advance, especially a romantic one between lovers. Example: “They kept their tryst secret from everyone at the office.”
How to use tryst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA secret or romantic meeting arranged ahead of time between two people.
A slightly literary or old-fashioned word — everyday speech would usually just say "a date" or "meeting up."
Word forms
trysted past tense, trysts plural, trysts singular
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Etymology
From Old French triste, a hunting term for a waiting spot, likely from a North Germanic word related to "trust."
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What does “tryst” mean?
The word “tryst” means a private meeting arranged in advance, especially a romantic one between lovers. In plain terms, a secret or romantic meeting arranged ahead of time between two people.
How do you pronounce “tryst”?
“Tryst” is pronounced trihst (/tɹɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “tryst” in a sentence?
Here is “tryst” used in a sentence: “They kept their tryst secret from everyone at the office.”
What part of speech is “tryst”?
“Tryst” is a noun.
Where does the word “tryst” come from?
The word “tryst” comes from Old French. From Old French triste, a hunting term for a waiting spot, likely from a North Germanic word related to "trust.".