touted; touting; touts
1
2
: to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately
… not meant to tout you off the movie.—
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: to spy on : watch
4
a
British
: to spy out information about (a racing stable, a horse, etc.)
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse)
1
: to solicit patronage
2
a
chiefly British
: to spy on racehorses in training to gain information for betting
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on a racehorse
: one who touts: such as
a
: one who solicits patronage
b
chiefly British
: one who spies out racing information for betting purposes
c
: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse
Examples of tout in a Sentence
Verb
The company is running advertisements touting the drug's effectiveness.
The company's stock is being touted by many financial advisers.
People were touting tickets outside the stadium.
People were touting outside the stadium.
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CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
While organizers and city leaders tout the economic and cultural impact of the event, nearby residents say road closures, limited park access, and high noise levels disrupt daily life in an area that has grown increasingly residential.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
In the announcement, Allina touted Sutter as being in a tech hub in Northern California, specifically with artificial intelligence.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Weiner also touted the NYPD’s network of cameras and sensors, which are monitored by members of the NYPD’s intelligence division, and international liaison officers posted in the Middle East as elements providing the department with early-warning detection capabilities.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Major Chinese corporations, like home appliances brand Haier and EV maker XPeng, have touted plans to incorporate AI into their products and business operations.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
While organizers and city leaders tout the economic and cultural impact of the event, nearby residents say road closures, limited park access, and high noise levels disrupt daily life in an area that has grown increasingly residential.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
In the announcement, Allina touted Sutter as being in a tech hub in Northern California, specifically with artificial intelligence.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Weiner also touted the NYPD’s network of cameras and sensors, which are monitored by members of the NYPD’s intelligence division, and international liaison officers posted in the Middle East as elements providing the department with early-warning detection capabilities.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tout. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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