tryst

1 of 2

noun

ˈtrist 

 especially British  ˈtrīst

1

: an agreement (as between lovers) to meet

2

: an appointed meeting or meeting place

tryst

2 of 2

verb

trysted; trysting; trysts

intransitive verb

: to make or keep a tryst

tryster

ˈtri-stər 

ˈtrī-

noun

Synonyms

Noun

• appointment
• assignation
• date
• engagement
• rendezvous

Examples of tryst in a Sentence

Noun

both lovers had to hurry to keep their noontime tryst in the park

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Echoing her conversation with his uncle, this is a candid, pragmatic conversation that includes Yasmin telling Henry about her garden tryst with Robert and Henry telling Yasmin about his mental breakdown post-’shrooms. —Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024

Benedict Bridgerton Photo: Netflix Season-one ranking: No. 4 Owning his birthright as the second son, Benedict (Luke Thompson) experiments with a bohemian lifestyle as an artist, gets intrigued by gay men, but opts for a tryst with the modiste instead. —Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 16 May 2024

Verb

That's according to model Bianca Ghezzi, who recently trysted with the beleaguered Cleveland Browns quarterback at a luxury villa in Miami Beach. —Greg Rajan, Esquire, 3 Mar. 2016

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English triste appointed station for hunters, probably from trist, trust confidence, trust

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tryst

1 of 2 noun

ˈtrist 

 especially British  ˈtrīst

: a meeting arranged especially by lovers

tryst

2 of 2 verb

: to make or keep a tryst