ˈtu̇r 
sense 2 is also
ˈtau̇(-ə)r
1
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 series of professional tournaments (as in golf or tennis)
c
: a brief turn : round
2
a
: a period during which an individual or unit is on a specific duty or at one place
a tour of duty
b
: one's turn in an orderly schedule : shift
toured; touring; tours
1
: to make a tour of
2
: to present (something, such as a theatrical production) on a tour
: to make a tour
Synonyms
Examples of tour in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
End of carousel Biden is slated to receive an aerial tour of the bridge wreckage Friday afternoon with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and other officials.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Biden made his comments after an aerial tour of the bridge, which was struck by a cargo ship on March 26, snarling ship and vehicle traffic for the busy port of Baltimore.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
While on a tour of the city years ago, the siblings saw the vacant former school building and inquired as to what the status of the property was.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
By the early 2000s, the 97’s were opening for Matchbox Twenty on a tour of arenas and amphitheaters.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Before now, tours had only offered a glimpse of the ballroom, as well as the castle grounds and gardens.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
DeChambeau’s videos include topics such as a tour of his Dallas home, a day on the course with actor Chris Pratt, and teaming with Paige Spiranac to try to shoot a sub-50 round from the red tees.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
The cheeky subject matter has lent itself to a potty-mouthed promotional tour.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Local organizations and trade groups have scheduled events to assist you in finding homes to tour.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
After the pandemic took away their ability to tour behind Twelfth in 2020, the 97’s have plotted a coast-to-coast American Primitive tour through the fall.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Now tour as a career-spanning celebration titled This Is Me...
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Members Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock have continued to tour the world.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Because things didn’t happen in the normal quote-unquote alternative way — two indie records, tours all over — the reaction was that this was a manufactured band.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The public can tour more than 35 historic homes in the area, see many examples of architecture and furnishings, enjoy culinary and musical events, and stroll through gardens in bloom.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Prospective buyers can tour the four spectacular model homes here, as well as a variety of specs that are move-in ready.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2024
Noun
Variety took a hardhat tour of the Inglewood site last weekend, and can speak to the fact that there’ll be a lot of depth to Mars’ performance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
End of carousel Biden is slated to receive an aerial tour of the bridge wreckage Friday afternoon with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and other officials.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Biden made his comments after an aerial tour of the bridge, which was struck by a cargo ship on March 26, snarling ship and vehicle traffic for the busy port of Baltimore.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
While on a tour of the city years ago, the siblings saw the vacant former school building and inquired as to what the status of the property was.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
By the early 2000s, the 97’s were opening for Matchbox Twenty on a tour of arenas and amphitheaters.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Before now, tours had only offered a glimpse of the ballroom, as well as the castle grounds and gardens.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
DeChambeau’s videos include topics such as a tour of his Dallas home, a day on the course with actor Chris Pratt, and teaming with Paige Spiranac to try to shoot a sub-50 round from the red tees.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
The cheeky subject matter has lent itself to a potty-mouthed promotional tour.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
The rundown property where Horace made his fortune can be toured today, though visitors are prohibited from entering the mine shaft.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Local organizations and trade groups have scheduled events to assist you in finding homes to tour.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024
After the pandemic took away their ability to tour behind Twelfth in 2020, the 97’s have plotted a coast-to-coast American Primitive tour through the fall.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
Now tour as a career-spanning celebration titled This Is Me...
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Members Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock have continued to tour the world.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Because things didn’t happen in the normal quote-unquote alternative way — two indie records, tours all over — the reaction was that this was a manufactured band.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The public can tour more than 35 historic homes in the area, see many examples of architecture and furnishings, enjoy culinary and musical events, and stroll through gardens in bloom.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Prospective buyers can tour the four spectacular model homes here, as well as a variety of specs that are move-in ready.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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1
a
: one's turn in a schedule
b
: a period of time during which one is on duty or in a certain place
2
: a trip usually ending at the point of beginning
a tour of the city
3
: a series of related sports events held regularly at varied locations
the golf tour
tour
2 of 2 verb
: to make a tour of : travel as a tourist
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