trialist

/ˈtraɪəlɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who participates in a trial or a person who tries out for a place in a team or a group, especially in sports.

“The team will feature a number of trialists from the youth academy in the upcoming friendly match.”

Synonyms

  • probationary member
  • trial player

Antonyms

  • established member
  • veteran player