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
Synonyms
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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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift finished her Eras tour with the assurance of a pro, our music critic writes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The trio — consisting of Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers — toured extensively and won several Grammys.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
On her latest tour, Cummings delivers her signature sharp wit and perspective on navigating our wild world as a single mom.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift finished her Eras tour with the assurance of a pro, our music critic writes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Rolling Stones still tour, but their last No. 1 was 40 years ago.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The trio — consisting of Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers — toured extensively and won several Grammys.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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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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