Touring

Pronunciation: /ˈtʊrɪŋ/

Definitions of touring

verb the act of traveling from place to place, especially as a performer or public speaker

Example Sentences

A1 I am touring the city on a bus.

A2 They are touring Europe next summer.

B1 She enjoys touring historical landmarks in different countries.

B2 The band is currently touring the country promoting their new album.

C1 After retiring, he spent his days touring the world on his yacht.

C2 The famous actor was spotted touring the art galleries in Paris during his vacation.

Examples of touring in a Sentence

formal The band will be touring Europe next month to promote their new album.

informal We're thinking of touring the countryside this weekend, wanna join?

slang I heard that group is touring the West Coast, they're gonna be lit!

figurative She felt like she was touring through a maze trying to find her way out of the complex situation.

Grammatical Forms of touring

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

Origin and Evolution of touring

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'touring' originated from the Old French word 'tourner' which means 'to turn' or 'to make a circuit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a journey or circuit around a specific area, the term 'touring' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of traveling for leisure or exploration, often involving multiple destinations or stops along the way.