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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Ariana Grande returned to touring after a six-plus year hiatus last night (June 6), kicking off her Eternal Sunshine tour with a performance at the Oakland Arena in California. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026 According to Hot Wheels, the touring show was named the family show of the year awarded at the 2025 Pollstar Awards. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026 There’s a musician who’s part of a national touring act who comes with his girlfriend. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 The Morgan, a 72-foot touring vessel, provides cruises across Lake George. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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