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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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In the tryout in Connecticut, I got cast as the toughest orphan — later named Pepper — and the show was terrible.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Obviously a hardcore puzzler is not going to be for everyone, but something with these scores and this much enthusiasm is probably going to be worth trying out regardless.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Both games could be an ugly brand of basketball unless the Celtics backups shine and take the game seriously as tryouts for the playoffs.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
In the tryout in Connecticut, I got cast as the toughest orphan — later named Pepper — and the show was terrible.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Who knows—maybe these flavors will inspire you to try out a spicy, smoky, or tangy take on John Legend's delicious baked version.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Obviously a hardcore puzzler is not going to be for everyone, but something with these scores and this much enthusiasm is probably going to be worth trying out regardless.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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