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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In addition to his touring work, Pitbull continues to highlight his involvement with SLAM! Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026 The show turned into a major global franchise for Disney, leading to a live touring show, junior novels, apparel, toys, video games, food, health and beauty. Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026 What This Does Not Solve To be clear, most filmmakers are not Markiplier with 38 million subscribers, a decade of audience trust, and the experience of touring and selling tickets directly to fans. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2026 The Harlem Globetrotters continue as pop culture icons with a touring schedule of basketball hijinks that has fans from around the world cheering their tricks of the trade. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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