tyros

Tyros is the plural form of tyro, an English noun that designates a person who is new to a field or activity—an apprentice, learner, or beginner. In contemporary usage, tyro is more common in the singular; tyros is primarily used when referring to several beginners. The term often appears in academic, literary, or historical writing and can carry a slightly formal or classical tone.

Etymology and sense: The word traces to ancient Greek, with the form tyros meaning a beginner or trainee. It entered Latin and Old French before arriving in English. Over time, tyro acquired a straightforward sense of someone in the early stages of learning rather than a seasoned practitioner.

Usage and synonyms: Tyros tends to be used in descriptive or somewhat formal contexts to refer to novices collectively, as in "the tyros in the programming course." It is not typically capitalized unless at the start of a sentence. Related terms include novice, beginner, neophyte, and apprentice. While the word is still recognized, it is less common in everyday speech compared with its more direct alternatives.