touring

1 of 2

noun

tour·​ing ˈtu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce touring (audio)
Synonyms of touringnext
1
: participation in a tour
2
: cross-country skiing for pleasure

touring

2 of 2

present participle of tour entry 2

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This touring exhibition devoted to serial killers and criminology claims to have the largest collection of authentic true-crime artifacts in the country, including psychiatric reports and personal belongings. — Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The decision to end the touring life of the band now carried a different weight. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 7 Oct. 2026 The festival was hearing from international attendees reconsidering trips to the United States, while some bands were deciding that touring here had become too difficult or expensive. — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Balancing a touring music career with commercial craft brewing has become second nature. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for touring

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First Known Use

Noun

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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