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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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
To get a good overview of Montreal cuisine, especially if your time is limited, a food tour is a must.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
These can include revisiting difficult moments in life to inform their songs, keeping up with tight release schedules, coping with demands of touring and dealing with the pressure from fans.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Bandleader Lionel Hampton, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and other giants also tapped the young Jones for their European tours.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
To get a good overview of Montreal cuisine, especially if your time is limited, a food tour is a must.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
That sentiment echoed messages from federal invasive species experts touring Oahu this week to research the effects of invasive species on island communities.
—CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
These can include revisiting difficult moments in life to inform their songs, keeping up with tight release schedules, coping with demands of touring and dealing with the pressure from fans.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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