Pronunciation

/trɪst/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A tryst is a secret meeting, typically between lovers, often romantic or illicit in nature.

Examples

1. “They arranged a tryst under the moonlight, meeting at the old oak tree by the river.”

2. “The novel’s plot revolves around a passionate tryst between two forbidden lovers.”

Additional Information

Tryst is often associated with clandestine or illicit meetings, adding an element of secrecy or forbidden love to the encounter.