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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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
That earned him an invitation to a closed-door tryout.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Bermuda shorts tend to be a tricky silhouette for petite frames, but Gap’s petite sizing ensures these hit above the knee as designed—a rare win for those of us eager to try out the popular style.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Applicants came for a tryout of sorts in November and those that made the cut started training for specific jobs and later did on-site training.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
That earned him an invitation to a closed-door tryout.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Verb
The veteran decided to try out the school after watching it be built near his home, according to the institution.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Bermuda shorts tend to be a tricky silhouette for petite frames, but Gap’s petite sizing ensures these hit above the knee as designed—a rare win for those of us eager to try out the popular style.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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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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