touring

1 of 2

noun

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

touring

2 of 2

present participle of tour entry 2

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Consistent social media and touring, including opening for Zach Bryan, amplified their reach, positioning the album as a forward-looking evolution. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 This marks her first major concert residency and return to a full live touring run since announcing her diagnosis. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 Even Paul, the only Beatle who still had a zest for touring, realized the dream was over. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026 Gladys Knight, the 82-year-old R&B powerhouse, admits the time has come to focus on the next phase of her career, and wind back on concerts and touring. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for touring

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First Known Use

Noun

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of touring was in 1794

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