tourer

noun

tour·​er ˈtu̇r-ər How to pronounce tourer (audio)
1
: touring car
2
: one that tours

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To find out more about the sleek grand tourer, check out the full story here. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 In addition to their ski gear, ski tourers carry headlamps, avalanche transceivers and probes, and plenty of food to refuel. — Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 On a full tank, that means 466 miles (750 km) between fueling stops—talk about a proper grand tourer. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026 Yet the supercar somehow transforms from grand tourer to track superstar without blinking. — Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tourer

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tourer was in 1924

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“Tourer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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