touring

noun

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

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But for relatively short-to-mid distance touring, that ought to be in the sweet spot. Utkarsh Sood june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026 For decades, Folsom Field existed primarily as the home of Colorado Buffaloes football, occasionally hosting major concerts but rarely figuring into the national touring conversation. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 June 2026 But, before that, a lot of that load was taken on by Hiro in terms of managing the band’s bank account and coordinating touring transportation and stuff like that. Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Recruiting performances for the fall will also be difficult since most touring music, dance and theater shows plan their calendars months in advance, if not longer. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for touring

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 17 Jun. 2026.

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