Grand Tour

Pronunciation: /ɡrænd tʊr/

Definitions of grand tour

noun A long journey or trip, especially one that covers a large distance and includes visiting many different places.

Example Sentences

A1 I went on a grand tour of Europe with my family.

A2 During the summer, we plan to take a grand tour of the national parks.

B1 The couple decided to go on a grand tour of Asia to celebrate their anniversary.

B2 She always dreamed of going on a grand tour of South America to experience different cultures.

C1 The grand tour of historical landmarks in Italy was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

C2 After retiring, they embarked on a grand tour of the world, visiting every continent.

Examples of grand tour in a Sentence

formal The couple embarked on a grand tour of Europe to visit historic landmarks.

informal We're planning a grand tour of all the best restaurants in the city.

slang Let's go on a grand tour of the coolest spots in town!

figurative Embarking on a grand tour of self-discovery can be a life-changing experience.

Grammatical Forms of grand tour

• past tense: grand toured
• plural: grand tours
• comparative: more grand tour
• superlative: most grand tour
• present tense: grand tours
• future tense: will grand tour
• perfect tense: have grand toured
• continuous tense: is grand touring
• singular: grand tour
• positive degree: grand tour
• infinitive: to grand tour
• gerund: grand touring
• participle: grand toured

Origin and Evolution of grand tour

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'grand tour' originated in the 17th century among the English elite as a traditional trip across Europe, particularly Italy, to complete their education and cultural understanding.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a journey taken by young aristocrats for educational and cultural purposes, the term 'grand tour' has evolved to refer to any extensive and luxurious travel experience, often associated with leisure and exploration.