A meeting is when people get together for any reason. But when they are sneaking to meet, notably as secret lovers, it's called a tryst. A tryst is a meeting between lovers in a quiet secret place, or the place or time of such a meeting. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, examples and usage of tryst in different contexts. The meaning of TRYST is an agreement (as between lovers) to meet. Explore the definition of the word "tryst," as well as its versatile usage, synonyms, examples, etymology, and more.