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
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2024
The national tour, which began in late 2023 and continues through mid-2025, might be the first with its own land acknowledgment, recorded for each stop by FastHorse herself.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
Rod Argent—the primary songwriter, keyboardist, and founder of the wildly influential 1960s rock group the Zombies—will immediately retire from touring following a stroke.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 11 July 2024
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Noun
In November, Gavin will embark on an 11-date North American tour making stops in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, Seattle, and more.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2024
The national tour, which began in late 2023 and continues through mid-2025, might be the first with its own land acknowledgment, recorded for each stop by FastHorse herself.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
Verb
He was inspired to write the song after touring with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1972, and stopping in Boston, Denver and Los Angeles along the way.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
Rod Argent—the primary songwriter, keyboardist, and founder of the wildly influential 1960s rock group the Zombies—will immediately retire from touring following a stroke.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 11 July 2024
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 26 Jul. 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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