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Definition of tryst

tryst

/trɪst/
tryst
Plural:trysts
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Past Simple:trysted
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Past Participle:trysted
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Present Participle:trysting
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• noun

1

A private, romantic rendezvous or secret meeting between lovers.

Example

"The historical novel centers on a secret tryst between two members of rival noble families."

2

An appointed time or place for a meeting.

Example

"They arrived at the old stone bridge, which had served as their chosen tryst for years."

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• verb

1

To meet privately or secretly, especially with a romantic partner at an appointed time and place.

Example

"In the ballad, the young knight and the lady tryst beneath the willow tree at midnight."

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• Rhymes for tryst

• Nearby Words

tryingly
tryna
tryout
tryst
tsar
tsarina
tsarism

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English from Old French 'triste', originally a hunting term referring to an appointed station where hunters waited in ambush for game. It is closely related to the Germanic root of the word 'trust'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tryst. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tryst
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