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
tried out; trying out; tries out
: 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
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
Joining the veteran trio for the two-day tryout are 11 rookies who went undrafted in April.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Her organization plans to showcase these jobs as part of an interactive exhibition in Geneva this June that will give attendees an opportunity to try out different tasks.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After a weekend of tryouts, the 2025 Chiefs Cheer squad was announced, a mix of veterans and rookies just like the football team.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
Joining the veteran trio for the two-day tryout are 11 rookies who went undrafted in April.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Verb
Michelle Trachtenberg and Jennifer Lawrence also tried out for the part.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Her organization plans to showcase these jobs as part of an interactive exhibition in Geneva this June that will give attendees an opportunity to try out different tasks.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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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
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