touted; touting; touts
1
2
: to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately
not meant to tout you off the movie—
Russell Baker
Russell Baker3
: to spy on : watch
4
a
British
: to spy out information about (a racing stable, a horse, etc.)
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse)
1
: to solicit patronage
2
a
chiefly British
: to spy on racehorses in training to gain information for betting
b
: to give a tip or solicit bets on a racehorse
: one who touts: such as
a
: one who solicits patronage
b
chiefly British
: one who spies out racing information for betting purposes
c
: one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse
Examples of tout in a Sentence
Verb
The company is running advertisements touting the drug's effectiveness.
The company's stock is being touted by many financial advisers.
People were touting tickets outside the stadium.
People were touting outside the stadium.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for birth, and evidence suggests that exercising during pregnancy can also make for an easier delivery.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Now, the Johnson administration touts the successes of the mission as proof that pro-immigrant values prevail.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Milk and vinegar or lemon juice are often touted as the best way to make your own buttermilk, and while this method works just fine, there are occasions where even milk is out of the question!
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Lately, it has been touted by influencers, celebrity hairstylists and other hair experts on social media.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for birth, and evidence suggests that exercising during pregnancy can also make for an easier delivery.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Now, the Johnson administration touts the successes of the mission as proof that pro-immigrant values prevail.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Milk and vinegar or lemon juice are often touted as the best way to make your own buttermilk, and while this method works just fine, there are occasions where even milk is out of the question!
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tout
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“Tout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tout. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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