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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But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026 According to Antibus, many winter sports fans have turned to backcountry touring because of conditions at ski resorts. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026 Beach Boys member Bruce Johnston — who joined the group in 1965 when Brian Wilson stepped away from the road to focus on studio work — is leaving the touring unit after serving the better part of six decades, and performing somewhere in the ballpark of 6,000 concerts. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026 But Tekton never strived to be a mass market manufacturer clearing shelves at big box camping or touring shops. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.

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