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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John Oates brings his touring band to The Kate for a two-night stand on April 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. $83. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025 He was replaced by Kenney Jones before Starkey joined the band's touring lineup in 1996. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025 In their early days of touring, every night was a party for Mayday Parade. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025 Yet, to hear Taylor tell it now, his lifelong dedication to touring reflects both his passion for performing and some bad business decisions at the onset of his career. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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