touring

noun

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

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The dreamy pop-rock track is poised to be a breakout hit for the Los Angeles trio, who have built a loyal fanbase through extensive touring in recent years. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025 For 2025, the moto brand is expanding its range even more towards the direction of luxury touring. New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025 The Sphinx Virtuosi — a touring ensemble associated with the Sphinx Organization, which supports early-career Black and Latine musicians — make their Symphony Center debut. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025 The film follows John in the 10 months leading up to his final touring show before retiring to spend time with his family and also tracks his rise in the early 1970s marked by monster hits and a spiral of sadness and loneliness. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for touring 

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 18 Jan. 2025.

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