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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Love is still playing with longtime touring band members, including at the Hollywood Bowl on July 2, 3 and 4. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Although Strait has continued to perform at limited engagements and residencies, the show marked the end of his traditional, full-scale touring career. Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Wear it over a swimsuit on the way to the beach, or pair it with sneakers for a casual day of touring. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 That would explain the intermittent touring stints in decades since. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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