touring

noun

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

Examples of touring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The league has used a touring model since its inaugural season in 2019, and the teams that are now geographically affiliated will move into their new cities next year. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2024 Along with recording and touring, Vampire Weekend may soon unveil a third facet. Jon Pareles, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024 In the case of the Black Keys — a standby of rock radio and a popular touring draw for nearly two decades — the fallout has been severe enough that the band has parted ways with its two managers, the industry giant Irving Azoff and Steve Moir. Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 6 June 2024 Winter’s spot is temporarily being filled by Aerosmith touring keyboardist and guitarist Buck Johnson. San Diego Union-Tribune, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for touring 

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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 13 Jun. 2024.

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