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
Recent Examples on the Web
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 June 2024
Last month, the show had a highly successful tryout in Burgess’ home state.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2024
Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
If your kids enjoy these exercises, try out these gross motor school activities, too.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 3 July 2024
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Noun
Free agents on the fringe of NBA rosters can use the Summer League as a tryout to boost their stock league-wide and try to earn a contract.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 June 2024
Last month, the show had a highly successful tryout in Burgess’ home state.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2024
Verb
Organizers of this year's Fourth of July parade are trying out a Sensory Zone, a dedicated block toward the end of the parade where floats and marchers will be asked to refrain from using flashing lights, loud music or sirens.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
If your kids enjoy these exercises, try out these gross motor school activities, too.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 3 July 2024
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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