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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During their decades of touring, the artists have also seen cities evolve and sometimes lose their charm. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 And the talent runs deep in Cooper's touring band, from bassist Chuck Garric and drummer Glen Sobel to guitarist Tommy Henriksen. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Joining Felton on stage is John Skelley and Emmet Smith, who join the Broadway company as Harry Potter and Albus Potter, respectively, after originating these roles in the North American touring production. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 More than four years after their last outing and with their touring future in doubt, Bon Jovi will return to the road starting in July. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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