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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Benjamin will be backed by her touring band and a 16-piece orchestra. Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026 TireRack is running an instant-rebate deal through the end of February on sets of four Bridgestone WeatherPeak all-season touring tires. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026 Paulus learned about her through Mikel’s work with V (the playwright formerly known as Eve Ensler), and Mikel was impressive enough to land a bigger role in the 2023 touring production. Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 Fifteen people — four ski guides and 11 clients — were returning from a three-day touring trip to Frog Lake on Tuesday when they were caught in the avalanche at Nevada County's Castle Peak, according to Blackbird Mountain Guides, the company that organized the trip. Dina Kupfer, CBS News, 18 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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