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tour
[toor]
noun
a traveling around from place to place.
a long journey including the visiting of a number of places in sequence, especially with an organized group led by a guide.
Synonyms: ,a brief trip through a place, as a building or a site, in order to view or inspect it.
The visiting prime minister was given a tour of the chemical plant.
a journey from town to town to fulfill engagements, as by a theatrical company or an entertainer.
to go on tour; a European concert tour.
a period of duty at one place or in one job.
verb (used without object)
to travel from place to place.
Synonyms:to travel from town to town fulfilling engagements.
verb (used with object)
to travel through (a place).
Synonyms:to send or take (a theatrical company, its production, etc.) from town to town.
to guide (someone) on a tour.
He toured us through the chateaus of the Loire Valley.
tour
/ ʊə /
noun
an extended journey, usually taken for pleasure, visiting places of interest along the route
military a period of service, esp in one place of duty
a short trip, as for inspection
a trip made by a theatre company, orchestra, etc, to perform in several different places
a concert tour
an overseas trip made by a cricket or rugby team, etc, to play in several places
verb
to make a tour of (a place)
to perform (a show) or promote (a product) in several different places
Other Word Forms
- minitour noun
- untoured adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of tour1
Example Sentences
US singer Chris Brown has kicked off his UK tour in Manchester, days before he is due back in court after being arrested in the city last month.
The next assignment for Pat Cummins' side is a three-Test tour of West Indies which starts in Barbados on 25 June.
Russell, who will now tour Australia with the British and Irish Lions, has been a key figure in a dominant season for Bath.
Sir Billy, who has family links to Ireland and Sierra Leone, was in 1954 the first black player on a Great Britain rugby league Lions tour.
A woman in costume is giving a guided history tour.
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