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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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
While convenient — they can be done from the comfort of one’s home — these tryouts come with pressures, like finding the right lighting and camera setup.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Analysis: The Dolphins tried out three players — David Long Jr., Walker and Dodson — as Brooks’ running mate at inside linebacker, and nobody was an ideal fit.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Reeve Carney recently wound up his seven years’ journey as Orpheus through its Canadian tryout and London and Broadway stints, replaced by Jordan Fisher; Ani DiFranco joined the production this February.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
While convenient — they can be done from the comfort of one’s home — these tryouts come with pressures, like finding the right lighting and camera setup.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Plus, the restaurant category notoriously lacks brand loyalty — customers are just as happy to try out a competitor with a better deal or an enticing new menu option if their go-to restaurant’s options feel stale.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Analysis: The Dolphins tried out three players — David Long Jr., Walker and Dodson — as Brooks’ running mate at inside linebacker, and nobody was an ideal fit.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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