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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After doing a road show for the Nigeria Film and Videos Censors Board in London, she was brought aboard as a project manager for the ION International Film festival, a global touring festival which was headed to Nigeria. Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 14 May 2025 Between this, Karol G’s recent dominance, and Shakira’s massive touring figures, this is a really incredible moment for Spanish-language music, especially given the sociopolitical climate of the U.S. right now. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 May 2025 The winner often performs at major network events and may land brand endorsements or touring opportunities. Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 There was just one Blippi actor until 2019, when creator Stevin John hired Clayton Grimm to take on the role for touring purposes. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 May 2025 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 23 May. 2025.

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