ˈtu̇r 
ˈtȯr
ˈtȯr
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
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.
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Nelson by then was a top-tier songwriter, making six figures in royalties, sometimes flying between tour dates while Price and the rest of his band rode the bus.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Xavier tours in a hardcore band and Elijah performs with his band Pink Laces.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
One of Silverton's most popular offerings is the single heli-drop tour, which allows skiers to enjoy a single heli-ski run without committing to a full-day private tour.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Nelson by then was a top-tier songwriter, making six figures in royalties, sometimes flying between tour dates while Price and the rest of his band rode the bus.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The Kanneh-Masons have toured the world, recorded chart-topping albums and won prestigious awards.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Xavier tours in a hardcore band and Elijah performs with his band Pink Laces.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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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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