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

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The source added that Iglesias's decision to cut back his touring schedule was meant to give him more time at home with Kournikova and their children. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 In 1998, after several years of non-stop recording, touring, and skyrocketing fame, Yorke found his way back to drawing. Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025 The criminal record has been preventing the artist from international touring other than Canada. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025 Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, petitioned for a pardon in 2024, pointing to how his convictions had created logistical issues and inconveniences in worldwide touring. Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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