tryout noun [C] (TEST USE)

Is try outs one word or two?

A: The current preference is for one word, no hyphen: “tryout.” This comes from the most recent editions of my two principal dictionaries: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.

What tryout means?

(Entry 1 of 2) : an experimental performance or demonstration: such as. a : a test of the ability (as of an athlete or actor) to fill a part or meet standards. b : a performance of a play prior to its official opening to determine response and discover weaknesses.