tyro

or ti·ro

[ tahy-roh ]

noun

, plural ty·ros.

1. a beginner in learning anything; novice.

   Synonyms: learner, neophyte

tyro

/ taɪˈrɒnɪk; ˈtaɪrəʊ /

noun

1. a novice or beginner

Derived Forms

• tyronic, adjective

Other Words From

• ty·ron·ic [tahy-, ron, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tyro¹

First recorded in 1605–15, tyro is from the Latin word tīrō “recruit”

Word History and Origins

Origin of tyro¹

C17: from Latin tīrō recruit

Example Sentences

I didn’t see that coming — not that a mystery tyro like me ever sees anything coming on this show.

From New York Times

Grammar and pronunciation Telltale tyro signs include adding definite articles to freeway names.

From Seattle Times

The report said Westpac was "one of a handful" of banks mulling a buyout offer and working on the potential benefits of assimilating Tyro into their wider banking operations.

From Reuters

Tyro shares closed 8.7% higher at A$1.56, but have lost nearly half of their value so far this year.

From Reuters

The news comes more than a month after Sydney-based Tyro rejected a A$1.27-per-share buyout offer from a consortium led by private equity firm Potentia Capital, calling it "highly opportunistic".

From Reuters