ˈtu̇r 
ˈtȯr
ˈtȯr
sense 2 is also
ˈtau̇(-ə)r
1
a
: a journey for business, pleasure, or education often involving a series of stops and ending at the starting point
also
: something resembling such a tour
a tour of the history of philosophy
b
: a series of professional tournaments (as in golf or tennis)
c
: a brief turn : round
2
a
: a period during which an individual or unit is on a specific duty or at one place
a tour of duty
b
: one's turn in an orderly schedule : shift
toured; touring; tours
1
: to make a tour of
2
: to present (something, such as a theatrical production) on a tour
: to make a tour
Examples of tour in a Sentence
Noun
We went on a tour of Italy.
They went on a driving tour of New England.
They went on a tour of the city.
We were taken on a tour of the school.
We went on a guided tour of the museum.
They gave us a tour of their new house.
during his tour in Vietnam
He served a tour of duty in Germany.
Verb
We'll tour the museum tomorrow.
We toured around for several weeks last summer.
“Are you here to study?” “No, I'm just touring.”
Is the band touring this year?
The show has toured the country.
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
The tour launched two years ago to the day of this year’s telecast, and an exclusive performance from that opening night concert in Arizona will premiere during the show.
Leading the nominations along with Swift, 35, is Morgan Wallen with 10 nods.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
After being nominated for inclusion in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — a historic first for a Spanish-language act — and after successfully touring Latin America and Spain, Mexican rock band Maná will tour the U.S. and Canada this fall, Billboard can announce.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With the completion of these four shows, Maná will break the record for most arena shows in the Los Angeles area, according to tour promoter Live Nation.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
The tour launched two years ago to the day of this year’s telecast, and an exclusive performance from that opening night concert in Arizona will premiere during the show.
Leading the nominations along with Swift, 35, is Morgan Wallen with 10 nods.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Inn on Biltmore Estate Asheville, North Carolina The only thing finer than touring the historic Biltmore Estate is spending the night there.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
After being nominated for inclusion in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — a historic first for a Spanish-language act — and after successfully touring Latin America and Spain, Mexican rock band Maná will tour the U.S. and Canada this fall, Billboard can announce.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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1
a
: one's turn in a schedule
b
: a period of time during which one is on duty or in a certain place
2
: a trip usually ending at the point of beginning
a tour of the city
3
: a series of related sports events held regularly at varied locations
the golf tour
tour
2 of 2 verb
: to make a tour of : travel as a tourist
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