touring

noun

tour·​ing ˈtu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce touring (audio)
Synonyms of touringnext
1
: participation in a tour
2
: cross-country skiing for pleasure

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At the time, the source also added that Iglesias' decision to cut back his touring schedule was meant to give him more time at home with his wife and kids. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025 Redd’s career has included extensive international touring and collaborations with prominent artists, among them jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, according to his biography. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025 In an effort to help immerse the audience into a vibe of a real circus, the creative team for the musical went around the world to hire some of the most talented circus acrobats and signed them on to join the touring musical. Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025 The touring production will transform the beloved anime series into a live cinematic concert experience, featuring composer Hayashi Yuki’s score performed by a band in sync with scenes from the show’s eight seasons displayed on a large-scale screen. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for touring

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of touring was in 1794

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“Touring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touring. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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