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 The new dates will mark the pop star’s first time touring in both places, bringing her up to a total of 82 shows globally by the time the endeavor ends later this year. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 May 2024 The next port is Gustavia, St. Barts, and then the ship continues to Guadeloupe for a day of touring or hiking. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 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 20 May. 2024.

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