tryst — a private romantic meeting between lovers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a private romantic meeting between lovers
Pronunciation (IPA): /traɪst/
Example Sentences
- Romeo and Juliet's tryst on the balcony became the most famous secret meeting in literature.
- Their weekly tryst at the coffee shop was so obvious that even the barista started preparing their usual orders in advance.
- The detective discovered evidence of the politician's secret tryst through leaked text messages.
tryst
NOUN[/traɪst/]
a private romantic meeting between lovers
a young woman in a flowing dress approaches a gazebo where her lover waits with flowers. The man steps forward with open arms as she reaches the romantic meeting spot. Their faces show joy and anticipation as they come together in this hidden location. The surrounding garden provides perfect privacy with dense foliage and soft evening light filtering through the trees. Other park visitors are nowhere to be seen, emphasizing the intimate nature of their rendezvous. a private romantic meeting between lovers in a secret location
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'triste', borrowed from Old French, originally meaning 'an appointed place of meeting.' The word evolved to specifically refer to secret romantic meetings between lovers.
Breakdown
tryst (whole word from Old French - no clear prefix/suffix breakdown in modern English)
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📝Examples
“Romeo and Juliet's tryst on the balcony became the most famous secret meeting in literature.”
“Their weekly tryst at the coffee shop was so obvious that even the barista started preparing their usual orders in advance.”
“The detective discovered evidence of the politician's secret tryst through leaked text messages.”
“She planned to tryst with her high school sweetheart during their 20-year reunion, but he brought his wife.”
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