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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New Zealand earned only its seventh win in England in 95 years of touring, and only its second at The Oval. ABC News, 21 June 2026 This season adapts Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, which is told from the perspective of Lestat, played by Reid, and transforms him into a touring musician. Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Ten years later, White left the EWF touring lineup after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026 Best known as a touring member of the Rolling Stones since 1988, Fowler counts Herbie Hancock, Bootsy Collins, Philip Glass and Paul Simon among his other collaborators. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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