tyro

noun

ty·ro ˈtī-(ˌ)rō How to pronounce tyro (audio)

plural tyros

often attributive

: a beginner in learning : novice

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The word tyro is hardly a newcomer to Western language. It comes from the Latin tiro, which means "young soldier," "new recruit," or more generally, "novice." The word was sometimes spelled tyro as early as Medieval Latin, and can be spelled tyro or tiro in English (though tyro is the more common American spelling). Use of tyro in English has never been restricted to the original "young soldier" meaning of the Latin term. Writers in the 17th and 18th centuries wrote of tyros in various fields and occupations, and Herman Melville used tyro to refer to men new to whaling and life at sea. The word also has a long history of being used attributively—that is, directly before another noun—in phrases like "tyro reporter" and "tyro actors."

Example Sentences

Most of the people in the class were tyros like me. he's a good musician, but at 14, he's still a tyro and has a lot to learn

Recent Examples on the Web Outfitted in progressively more luscious frocks by Susan Hilferty, Feldstein makes a journey from nervy tyro to nervier pro.

Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 The contenders in the original screenplay field are dominated by repeat WGA and Academy Award nominees with a few breakthrough tyro scribes in the mix.

Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 30 Dec. 2021 The songs on the young rock tyro's debut album Teenage Heartbreak (out Friday) channel the irresistible riffs, explosive choruses and mix of lust, heartache, rebellion and angst that defined pop-punk's golden age.

John Norris, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2021 But after some barbed back-and-forth and a chase down Deborah’s long driveway, the veteran hires the tyro.

Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2021 And when Robinhood cut off a lot of its tyro investors, the stock tumbled.

Larry Light, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021 Into the breach lunged Mr. Little, an unchallenged copywriting tyro such as only an agency chairman could be.

Bruce Mccall, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2020 Unfortunately, actor tyro director/screenwriter Brian Presley lacks the filmmaking chops to make the tale come alive in his feature debut.

Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2019 Socrates is a haunting slice of Brazilian neo-realism that marks its tyro director/co-screenwriter as a talent to watch.

Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2019 See More

单词	tyros
释义	tyro noun ty·ro ˈtī-(ˌ)rō plural tyros often attributive : a beginner in learning : novice Did you know? The word tyro is hardly a newcomer to Western language. It comes from the Latin tiro, which means "young soldier," "new recruit," or more generally, "novice." The word was sometimes spelled tyro as early as Medieval Latin, and can be spelled tyro or tiro in English (though tyro is the more common American spelling). Use of tyro in English has never been restricted to the original "young soldier" meaning of the Latin term. Writers in the 17th and 18th centuries wrote of tyros in various fields and occupations, and Herman Melville used tyro to refer to men new to whaling and life at sea. The word also has a long history of being used attributively—that is, directly before another noun—in phrases like "tyro reporter" and "tyro actors." Synonyms abecedarian apprentice babe beginner colt cub fledgling freshman greenhorn neophyte newbie newcomer novice novitiate punk recruit rook rookie tenderfoot virgin See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Most of the people in the class were tyros like me. he's a good musician, but at 14, he's still a tyro and has a lot to learn Recent Examples on the Web Outfitted in progressively more luscious frocks by Susan Hilferty, Feldstein makes a journey from nervy tyro to nervier pro. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 The contenders in the original screenplay field are dominated by repeat WGA and Academy Award nominees with a few breakthrough tyro scribes in the mix. Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 30 Dec. 2021 The songs on the young rock tyro's debut album Teenage Heartbreak (out Friday) channel the irresistible riffs, explosive choruses and mix of lust, heartache, rebellion and angst that defined pop-punk's golden age. John Norris, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2021 But after some barbed back-and-forth and a chase down Deborah’s long driveway, the veteran hires the tyro. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2021 And when Robinhood cut off a lot of its tyro investors, the stock tumbled. Larry Light, Forbes, 28 Apr. 2021 Into the breach lunged Mr. Little, an unchallenged copywriting tyro such as only an agency chairman could be. Bruce Mccall, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2020 Unfortunately, actor tyro director/screenwriter Brian Presley lacks the filmmaking chops to make the tale come alive in his feature debut. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2019 Socrates is a haunting slice of Brazilian neo-realism that marks its tyro director/co-screenwriter as a talent to watch. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Medieval Latin, from Latin tiro young soldier, tyro First Known Use 1587, in the meaning defined above tyros noun plural of tyro as in novices a person who is just starting out in a field of activity he's a good musician, but at 14, he's still a tyro and has a lot to learn Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance novices beginners rookies newcomers apprentices freshmen greenhorns neophytes newbies tenderfoots recruits virgins tenderfeet colts punks novitiates rooks fledglings students amateurs babes dabblers cubs dilettantes abecedarians trainees dilettanti boots candidates learners entrants probationers Antonyms & Near Antonyms veterans vets professionals pros experts old-timers masters old hands See More
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