tryout

[ trahy-out ]

noun

1. a trial or test to ascertain fitness for some purpose.
2. Theater. performances of a play in preparation for an official opening, often taking place away from a major theatrical center.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tryout¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; noun use of verb phrase try out

Example Sentences

In his place, rookie Ladd McConkey got a tryout as the Chargers’ top receiving target.

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually Kamungo’s brother Imani found an open tryout with the developmental team for MLS club FC Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times

I could relate to him because I found myself still pining for the game at the age of 28, working out twice a day with a trainer in hopes of earning a tryout with an arena league team in Shreveport–Bossier City, Louisiana.

From Slate

Kind of as a joke, kind of a tryout, but Noah had said the same thing to Carol or the other way around.

From Los Angeles Times

They knew they had to prove they were good enough to make the team, but they had come to realize that every year was a tryout in the WNBA.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• audition
• examination