tour

[ toor ]

noun

1. a traveling around from place to place.
2. a long journey including the visiting of a number of places in sequence, especially with an organized group led by a guide.

   Synonyms: expedition, trip

3. a brief trip through a place, as a building or a site, in order to view or inspect it:

   The visiting prime minister was given a tour of the chemical plant.

4. a journey from town to town to fulfill engagements, as by a theatrical company or an entertainer:

   to go on tour; a European concert tour.

5. a period of duty at one place or in one job.

verb (used without object)

1. to travel from place to place.

   Synonyms: visit

2. to travel from town to town fulfilling engagements.

verb (used with object)

1. to travel through (a place).

   Synonyms: visit

2. to send or take (a theatrical company, its production, etc.) from town to town.
3. to guide (someone) on a tour:

   He toured us through the chateaus of the Loire Valley.

tour

/ tʊə /

noun

1. an extended journey, usually taken for pleasure, visiting places of interest along the route
2. military a period of service, esp in one place of duty
3. a short trip, as for inspection
4. a trip made by a theatre company, orchestra, etc, to perform in several different places

   a concert tour

5. an overseas trip made by a cricket or rugby team, etc, to play in several places

verb

1. to make a tour of (a place)
2. to perform (a show) or promote (a product) in several different places

Other Words From

• mini·tour noun
• un·toured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tour¹

1250–1300; Middle English (noun) < Middle French < Latin tornus < Greek tórnos tool for making a circle. See turn

Word History and Origins

Origin of tour¹

C14: from Old French: a turn, from Latin tornus a lathe, from Greek tornos; compare turn

Example Sentences

Linkin Park is expanding its comeback tour, taking their From Zero road show across the globe.

From Los Angeles Times

The Agoura Hills rap-rock group, which relaunched in September with singer Emily Armstrong replacing late frontman Chester Bennington, will roll their tour into 2025, announcing stadium and arena stops across North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

From Los Angeles Times

The “In the End” and “Numb” hitmakers, whose new album “From Zero” drops Friday, will launch the next leg of their tour in Mexico City on Jan. 31.

From Los Angeles Times

The 59-date tour includes three stops in California as well as stops in New York, Paris, London and and Rio.

From Los Angeles Times

The tour also runs through several music festivals and will include stops at Sick New World in Las Vegas, I-DAYS in Italy and Novarock in Austria.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cruise
• explore
• swing
• travel