touring

noun

tour·​ing ˈtu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce touring (audio)
Synonyms of touringnext
1
: participation in a tour
2
: cross-country skiing for pleasure

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That same thinking shapes the league’s touring strategy. Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026 Over the past decade, the band came up with a modern template — no touring, lots of three or four night residences in one place. Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 At nearly five meters in length with a long wheelbase, the car also ensures a spacious interior, aligning with its role as a practical touring vehicle, reported CarsNewsChina. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026 Marcos’ frequent touring and appearances in comedy festivals takes him all over the world, from New York to Melbourne, Australia, to Edinburgh, Scotland. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for touring

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of touring was in 1794

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“Touring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touring. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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