tourer

noun

tour·​er ˈtu̇r-ər How to pronounce tourer (audio)
1
2
: one that tours

Examples of tourer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yet the automaker’s 33-year-old founder, Mate Rimac, intended his masterpiece to be a highly usable, no-fuss grand tourer. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 Intended as a grand tourer, the new car features a fully adjustable suspension configured for winding country roads and long-distance driving, Cyan Racing says. Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 When not being driven like it was stolen, the vehicle makes for a convincing and comfortable GT tourer. Peter Bleakney, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023 Unveiled at the 1967 Paris Motor Show, the 365 GT 2+2 was Ferrari’s attempt at a more sophisticated grand tourer. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023 For the output, Ducati claims 180 hp and a redline of 13,500 rpm—quite wild numbers for a sport tourer. Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2023 The model variant adds hybrid power, all-wheel-drive, and a few top-notch touches to make the sports icon more of a four-season grand tourer. Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2023 Eventually straying from those thoroughbred roots, the SL entered periods of weight gain which saw the addition of heavy folding hardtops and the availability of hulking V-12 engines that transformed it from a nimble convertible to a plush grand tourer. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2023 Coupe or convertible, the latest Continental GT combines bold sports styling with an agile drive, resulting in a luxury grand tourer with a thrilling edge. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tourer was in 1924

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“Tourer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourer. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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