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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This is something other American men have traditionally avoided, including his own father and coach, Bryan, a touring pro in the 1980s and 1990s. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 True to form, The Bad Plus will conclude with two distinct touring projects. Marc Schneider, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026 Formed in 2023, the alt-country group is speedrunning to mainstream success, and is expected to be featured in national coverage in 2026, with more touring and social media exposure. Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026 Check out the full conversation with Nurse John and Watkins — who just got her first full-on experience of the touring business alongside her client — by clicking above. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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