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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
Keenan is still extremely active between tours with Tool while on the Sessanta run.
—Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
To be sure, such scams aren’t unique to Swift’s tour alone—fans of other artists like Harry Styles and Coldplay were also impacted.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
This event also offers tours of Findlay Kitchen from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
What to expect when the Steve Hackett concert is rescheduled
In an exclusive interview with The Arizona Republic, Hackett talked about the tour.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
See the hip-hop artists’ upcoming tour dates below.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2024
The 27-date tour also features a festival performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL on Saturday, August 3.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Variety took a hardhat tour of the Inglewood site last weekend, and can speak to the fact that there’ll be a lot of depth to Mars’ performance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Troye Sivan is touring behind last year’s Something to Give Each Other.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2024
Tourists come to tour the farms, sample local produce, attend demonstrations, and listen to talks and live music.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Bettinelli-Olpin played guitar, sang and co-wrote some of the songs for the band, which toured nationally.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Guests can come to tour the gardens, the home's interiors, and a rotating list of exhibits showcasing both literature and life during the early 20th century.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Ciara is preparing to tour for the first time since welcoming her daughter Amora Princess with husband Russell Wilson in December.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
The one obvious candidate blending the two talents is GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp, who greatly streamlined GE’s manufacturing engine, frequently touring the assembly lines in person and swapping ideas for moving parts faster and safer with welders and machinists.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
The rundown property where Horace made his fortune can be toured today, though visitors are prohibited from entering the mine shaft.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
The rapper is gearing up for the world tour in support of his ninth album, Insano, which will feature support from Pusha T, Jaden and Earthgang.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
Keenan is still extremely active between tours with Tool while on the Sessanta run.
—Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
To be sure, such scams aren’t unique to Swift’s tour alone—fans of other artists like Harry Styles and Coldplay were also impacted.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
This event also offers tours of Findlay Kitchen from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
What to expect when the Steve Hackett concert is rescheduled
In an exclusive interview with The Arizona Republic, Hackett talked about the tour.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
See the hip-hop artists’ upcoming tour dates below.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2024
The 27-date tour also features a festival performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL on Saturday, August 3.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Variety took a hardhat tour of the Inglewood site last weekend, and can speak to the fact that there’ll be a lot of depth to Mars’ performance.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
Well, the immediate plan is to continue to tour and perform.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Troye Sivan is touring behind last year’s Something to Give Each Other.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2024
Tourists come to tour the farms, sample local produce, attend demonstrations, and listen to talks and live music.
—Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Bettinelli-Olpin played guitar, sang and co-wrote some of the songs for the band, which toured nationally.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Guests can come to tour the gardens, the home's interiors, and a rotating list of exhibits showcasing both literature and life during the early 20th century.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
Ciara is preparing to tour for the first time since welcoming her daughter Amora Princess with husband Russell Wilson in December.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
The one obvious candidate blending the two talents is GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp, who greatly streamlined GE’s manufacturing engine, frequently touring the assembly lines in person and swapping ideas for moving parts faster and safer with welders and machinists.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
The rundown property where Horace made his fortune can be toured today, though visitors are prohibited from entering the mine shaft.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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