noun A2 Elementary Very common

tour

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Tour (noun) means a trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection. Example: “We took a guided tour of the castle.”

noun

A trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection.

"We took a guided tour of the castle."

"The tour of the factory lasted about an hour."

A series of scheduled performances or matches by a performer or team, often in different cities or countries.

"The band announced a world tour for next spring."

A period of duty spent in a particular place or role, especially in the military.

"He served two tours in the region."

verb

To travel through a place, often visiting several locations.

"The senator toured the flood-damaged areas."

"The band is touring Europe this summer."

How to use tour

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA trip taken to see or visit places, or a scheduled series of performances or duties.

Common pairings

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Word forms

toured past tense, toured past tense, tours plural, tours plural, tours singular, tours singular

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Etymology

From Old French tour/tourn, related to the verb tourner, "to turn."

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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trip excursion journey visit outing expedition sightseeing trip go turn circuit spell hitch

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Rhymes for tour

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tour” mean?

The word “tour” means a trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection. In plain terms, a trip taken to see or visit places, or a scheduled series of performances or duties.

How do you pronounce “tour”?

“Tour” is pronounced taw (/tɔː(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “tour” in a sentence?

Here is “tour” used in a sentence: “We took a guided tour of the castle.”

What part of speech is “tour”?

Depending on how it is used, “tour” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “tour” come from?

The word “tour” comes from Old French. From Old French tour/tourn, related to the verb tourner, "to turn.".

Is “tour” a common word?

“Tour” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “tour” have?

“Tour” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection.

What is the difference between a tour and a trip?

A trip is any journey from one place to another, however brief or purposeful. A tour is usually a planned visit through several sights or areas, often for sightseeing, learning, or inspection. Every tour is a kind of trip, but a quick errand is a trip and not a tour.

What are the types of tours?

Common kinds include the guided tour, led by an expert; the walking tour of a neighborhood; the bus or boat tour; and the virtual tour viewed online. Beyond sightseeing, a tour can be a musician's series of concerts, a sports team's away schedule, or a soldier's period of duty.

What is an example of a tour?

Visiting a museum with a guide who explains each room is a classic tour. So is spending a week traveling around Italy to see its major cities, or a factory tour that shows how a product is made. Each involves moving through a place to see or inspect it.

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