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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Alpine touring or telemark skis, boots and skins are available to rent at Ute Mountaineer in Aspen. Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026 During a 120 Minutes interview in which the two showed up to promote Pretty, host Dave Kendall asks if Hole has any future touring plans. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026 So the artist gets to use their music and the success of their music to get a brand deal, a touring deal, a sponsorship. Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026 Kahan, who spent much of the past few years becoming a touring juggernaut, was nominated for best new artist at the Grammy Awards in 2024. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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