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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Within months, the album had surpassed 150 million global streams, while her subsequent UK and US tour sold out at pace.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Tyler detailed plans to leave the band in January, citing the strain on her mental health of touring with the group.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
During my stay, the location was particularly useful for attending the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast tour, which brings a fun, high-energy crowd to the area every February.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Within months, the album had surpassed 150 million global streams, while her subsequent UK and US tour sold out at pace.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nowadays, SoCo is among the city’s top tourist attractions, and the San José is in the heart of the action, hosting local and touring bands in its courtyard and parking lot during festivals and special events.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Tyler detailed plans to leave the band in January, citing the strain on her mental health of touring with the group.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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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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