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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This was where the dream of touring and living beneath the sea began. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Maybe this is subjective, but this was unquestionably our favorite tour in 31 years of touring — no competition. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026 Ed Sheeran, Jack Antonoff, and Sombr all have either a break from touring or no concerts on July 3. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2026 The venue reportedly has no public events booked between June 29 and July 6 — a notable opening during one of the busiest times of year for major touring acts. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for touring

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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