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

Matt Rife is taking a two-week break from his stand-up comedy world tour due to ‘extreme exhaustion.’

From Los Angeles Times

They’ve been touring stadiums this year in support of their new LP “Saviors.”

From Los Angeles Times

Until then, the Indian cricket team – known as "All India" – had only toured three times for official Test matches to England between 1932 and 1946, losing the series on every occasion.

From BBC

On Instagram, Malone shared his touring schedule — with shows in Indio on April 13 and 20 at the top of the list.

From Los Angeles Times

How great would it be if Dr. Phil went on tour as Adam Ray?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• explore
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