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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Look at Bruce Springsteen, Gabriel’s old Amnesty International touring buddy. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2026 As a result, ticket sales plummeted, and top touring acts withdrew. Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 Opus is part of a whole new touring lineup for Tantric. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026 The composer reminisced about playing music and touring in a 2023 Instagram post (which has since been made private). Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 2 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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