touring

noun

tour·​ing ˈtu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce touring (audio)
1
: participation in a tour
2
: cross-country skiing for pleasure

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The single-engine, light utility chopper — sometimes flown for touring and shuttle services — has been involved in more than 100 crashes since 2004, according to the Aviation Safety Network, including those under its affiliated name, the EC130. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025 When large-scale touring started to come back in 2021, the JoBros were among the first to return to the road and played the Mystic Lake Casino Amphitheater that September. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025 In keeping with her wellness-first touring routine, Teasdale is heading for the salon after our call. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025 The current generation of musicians has learned to manage writing, recording, touring, doing press, and the additional job of social media posting. Jill Cunniff, Variety, 8 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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