tour
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noun \ˈtu̇r, 1 is also ˈtau̇(-ə)r\Definition of TOUR
1
a : one's turn in an orderly schedule : shift b : a period during which an individual or unit is on a specific duty or at one place <a tour of duty>
2
a : a journey for business, pleasure, or education often involving a series of stops and ending at the starting point; also : something resembling such a tour <a tour of the history of philosophy> b : a brief turn : round c : a series of professional tournaments (as in golf or tennis)
See Examples of TOUR
- We went on a tour of Italy.
- They went on a driving tour of New England.
- They went on a tour of the city.
- We were taken on a tour of the school.
- We went on a guided tour of the museum.
- They gave us a tour of their new house.
- during his tour in Vietnam
- He served a tour of duty in Germany.
Origin of TOUR
Middle English, from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, circuit, journey — more at turn
First Known Use: 14th century
2tour
verbDefinition of TOUR
intransitive verb : to make a tour
transitive verb
1
: to make a tour of
2
: to present (as a theatrical production) on a tour
Examples of TOUR
- We'll tour the museum tomorrow.
- We toured around for several weeks last summer.
- “Are you here to study?” “No, I'm just touring.”
- Is the band touring this year?
- The show has toured the country.
First Known Use of TOUR
1708
Related to TOUR
- Synonyms
- journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, travel, trek, trip, voyage
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