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

Examples of touring in a Sentence

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Securing the immersive touring exhibition on the American Revolution was three years in the making, Terri White, CEO and president of Charlotte’s oldest history museum, said during a recent media tour of the exhibit. Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 That has made touring count for a greater proportion – about 70% – of artists’ income, leading them to charge higher prices. Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026 In 2023, Roger Waters fired his son, Harry Waters, from his touring band. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 In a recent interview, Case explained that she was functionally broke—no streaming income, no touring revenue during COVID, no way to keep the wheel turning. Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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