Touring: meaning, definitions and examples
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touring
[ หtสrษชล ]
travel
The activity of visiting interesting places, especially as a holiday.
Synonyms
exploring, journeying, traveling
Examples of usage
- Touring around Europe is a popular choice for summer vacations.
- She enjoys cultural touring, visiting museums and historical sites.
- He decided to go on a touring trip to explore the countryside.
driving
To make a journey, typically a long one, in a vehicle.
Synonyms
driving, journeying, travelling
Examples of usage
- They are touring the country in a camper van.
- The band will be touring the UK next month.
Translations
Translations of the word "touring" in other languages:
๐ต๐น turnรช
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Tournee
๐ฎ๐ฉ tur
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฝะต
๐ต๐ฑ trasa koncertowa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใขใผ
๐ซ๐ท tournรฉe
๐ช๐ธ gira
๐น๐ท turne
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ turnรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ turnรฉ
๐จ๐ณ ๅทกๆผ
๐ธ๐ฎ turneja
๐ฎ๐ธ tรณnleikaferรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะฐัััะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qastrol
๐ฒ๐ฝ gira
Etymology
The word 'touring' originated from the Old French word 'torner', meaning 'to turn'. It was first used in the 14th century to describe the act of making a circular journey. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the modern concept of traveling for pleasure or exploration. 'Touring' became particularly popular in the 19th century with the rise of tourism and the development of transportation infrastructure.
See also: detour, entourage, tour, tourism, tourist, tourists.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,607, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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