adjective
Common
touring
TOOR-rihng
Touring (adjective) means relating to travel through a country or region, especially for sightseeing. Example: “They bought a touring caravan for their trip around Scotland.”
adjective
1
Relating to travel through a country or region, especially for sightseeing.
"If you are not using a touring-specific bike and you have large feet, you could have problems with your heels striking your rear panniers. This is one of the very reasons why a touring bike has long chainstays (435mm minimum)."
"They bought a touring caravan for their trip around Scotland."
"We booked a touring holiday through the Lake District with stops in small villages."
"The touring bus collects visitors from the hotel every morning at nine."
noun
1
The activity of travelling from place to place, especially while performing or sightseeing.
"After years of touring, the band decided to take a break."
"The theatre company spent the whole summer touring small towns across the north."
"Touring can be exhausting, with a different hotel and a new venue every night."
How to use touring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTraveling around, especially for performances, sightseeing, or work carried out in different locations.
Common pairings
touring car
touring schedule
touring band
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- tourings
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What does “touring” mean?
The word “touring” means relating to travel through a country or region, especially for sightseeing. In plain terms, traveling around, especially for performances, sightseeing, or work carried out in different locations.
How do you pronounce “touring”?
“Touring” is pronounced TOOR-rihng (/ˈtʊəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “touring” in a sentence?
Here is “touring” used in a sentence: “They bought a touring caravan for their trip around Scotland.”
What is another word for “touring”?
Words with a similar meaning to “touring” include itinerant, moving, road and traveling.
What part of speech is “touring”?
Depending on how it is used, “touring” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “touring” a common word?
“Touring” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “touring” have?
“Touring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to travel through a country or region, especially for sightseeing.
What is the difference between 'touring' and 'travelling'?
'Touring' means moving from place to place along a route, usually for sightseeing or performing, and suggests visiting several stops. 'Travelling' is the broader word for any journey, including a single trip from one place to another with no sightseeing involved.
What is the difference between a 'touring' band and a 'resident' band?
A 'touring' band travels from venue to venue and city to city to perform in different places. A 'resident' band, by contrast, plays regularly at one fixed location.
What is the difference between 'touring' and 'a tour'?
'Touring' is the ongoing activity of travelling from place to place, while 'a tour' is a single organised journey or series of performances. You go touring by taking one tour after another.
