touring

noun

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

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The musician recently made a return to touring after two years away, performing at Glastonbury in June with a triumphant comeback set. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025 The award, which has previously gone to Dan + Shay, Alan Jackson, Lady A, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, among others, is just another notch in Combs' belt following a successful year of touring. Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 Last month, Crystal Kay realized her longtime dream of touring in North America with her CK25 THE TOUR, celebrating 25 years in music. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025 The guitarist, who’s approaching his 80s, cites growing weary of touring as another reason. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for touring

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Oct. 2025.

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