touring

noun

tour·​ing ˈtu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce touring (audio)
1
: participation in a tour
2
: cross-country skiing for pleasure

Examples of touring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His staging used some of the most ingenious devices ever used by a touring act. Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024 In recent years, the touring industry has milked a cash cow of bands playing classic records in full, but Sunny Day’s decision to both tour and release an album shows a true commitment to the bit. Reed Jackson, SPIN, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for touring 

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Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of touring was in 1794

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“Touring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touring. Accessed 9 May. 2024.

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