as in rendezvous
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
both lovers had to hurry to keep their noontime tryst in the park
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tryst
During the wedding, Charlotte (Davis) has a tryst with the best man Martin and meets his dad.
—
Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Even a life of secret trysts and unspoken love would be better than *checks sidewalk* no life at all.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 27 July 2025
Throughout their day-long tryst, the couple also frequently kissed in public.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 July 2025
Just as their parents’ past decisions set into motion their own fates, a tryst behind a cheap pizza joint forever changes Tom and Eliza’s lives.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tryst
Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Even a life of secret trysts and unspoken love would be better than *checks sidewalk* no life at all.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 27 July 2025
Throughout their day-long tryst, the couple also frequently kissed in public.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 July 2025
Just as their parents’ past decisions set into motion their own fates, a tryst behind a cheap pizza joint forever changes Tom and Eliza’s lives.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tryst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tryst
Noun
-
The researchers were able to glean more information about the event by analyzing the gravitational waves – distortions in space-time caused by powerful cosmic events – produced as the black hole bounced away from the site of its parents' rendezvous.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The problem arose early Tuesday when the spacecraft's main engine shut down earlier than expected during two burns to boost the ship's orbit for its rendezvous with the ISS, according to NASA.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The chain’s market value fell by approximately $287 million, and the stock price decreased by nearly 20%, in the 14 months following Masino’s appointment.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Miran’s appointment has spurred concerns over the Fed's independence from politics.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Fans eagerly flipped through its pages, circling premiere dates and planning their weekly schedules around prime-time lineups.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tryst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tryst. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share