# tryout vs tryst

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tryout
*noun · frequency rank #34,730*
A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a person or thing, especially an audition for a performer or athlete, or the advance staging of a play at a small theatre.

### tryst
*noun · IPA /tɹɪst/ · frequency rank #49,680*
A prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/tryout-vs-tryst