ˈtu̇r 
ˈtȯr
ˈtȯr
sense 2 is also
ˈtau̇(-ə)r
1
a
: a journey for business, pleasure, or education often involving a series of stops and ending at the starting point
also
: something resembling such a tour
a tour of the history of philosophy
b
: a series of professional tournaments (as in golf or tennis)
c
: a brief turn : round
2
a
: a period during which an individual or unit is on a specific duty or at one place
a tour of duty
b
: one's turn in an orderly schedule : shift
toured; touring; tours
1
: to make a tour of
2
: to present (something, such as a theatrical production) on a tour
: to make a tour
Examples of tour in a Sentence
Noun
We went on a tour of Italy.
They went on a driving tour of New England.
They went on a tour of the city.
We were taken on a tour of the school.
We went on a guided tour of the museum.
They gave us a tour of their new house.
during his tour in Vietnam
He served a tour of duty in Germany.
Verb
We'll tour the museum tomorrow.
We toured around for several weeks last summer.
“Are you here to study?” “No, I'm just touring.”
Is the band touring this year?
The show has toured the country.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 May 2025
Many of her looks over the years have had personal touches–designers not limited to Loewe, Balmain, and Brandon Blackwood have been a part of her tours as of late.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2025
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Getting to tour my latest project Salvation, both at some of my dream festivals and also on Katy Perry’s Lifetimes tour!
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 May 2025
Many of her looks over the years have had personal touches–designers not limited to Loewe, Balmain, and Brandon Blackwood have been a part of her tours as of late.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2025
Verb
The singer will tour the U.S. through May before heading to Australia.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Getting to tour my latest project Salvation, both at some of my dream festivals and also on Katy Perry’s Lifetimes tour!
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 May 2025
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“Tour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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1
a
: one's turn in a schedule
b
: a period of time during which one is on duty or in a certain place
2
: a trip usually ending at the point of beginning
a tour of the city
3
: a series of related sports events held regularly at varied locations
the golf tour
tour
2 of 2 verb
: to make a tour of : travel as a tourist
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