Tyro: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Tyro noun. A beginner or novice in a field.
How to say it
TY-roh/ˈtaɪrəʊ/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (TY). Forms: tyros.
Tyro in a sentence
As a tyro in the kitchen, he set off the smoke alarm making toast.
The chess club welcomes tyros on Tuesdays, when the grandmasters stay away.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- novice
- beginner
- newcomer
- rookie
Opposite:
- expert
- veteran
Where tyro comes from
From Latin tiro, a young soldier or recruit.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The chess club welcomes _____ on Tuesdays, when the grandmasters stay away.
- tyro
- ghostwriter
- drudgery
Show the answer
tyro: The chess club welcomes tyros on Tuesdays, when the grandmasters stay away.