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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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Variety first noted Lewis in 1959 during Brubeck’s controversial tour of Southern colleges.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2025
As Deadline has reported, Billie Eilish had been approached for the female lead but that didn’t materialize as the Oscar-winning musician is touring.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The account had been scrubbed of any evidence of the promotional tour for the film, which took place last summer.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Variety first noted Lewis in 1959 during Brubeck’s controversial tour of Southern colleges.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Read More celebrities Inside Paloma Elsesser’s Timeless Brooklyn Home
Today, AD is welcomed by supermodel Paloma Elsesser to tour her Brooklyn townhouse.
—Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2025
As Deadline has reported, Billie Eilish had been approached for the female lead but that didn’t materialize as the Oscar-winning musician is touring.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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