First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1tour
noun \ˈtu̇r, 1 is also ˈtau̇(-ə)r\
: a journey through the different parts of a country, region, etc.
: an activity in which you go through a place (such as a building or city) in order to see and learn about the different parts of it
: a series of related performances, appearances, competitions, etc., that occur at different places over a period of time
Full Definition of TOUR
1
a : one's turn in an orderly schedule : shift b : a period during which an individual or unit is on a specific duty or at one place <a tour of duty>
2
a : a journey for business, pleasure, or education often involving a series of stops and ending at the starting point; also : something resembling such a tour <a tour of the history of philosophy> b : a brief turn : round c : a series of professional tournaments (as in golf or tennis)
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Origin of TOUR
Middle English, from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, circuit, journey — more at turn
2tour
verb
: to make a journey or trip through an area or place : to make a tour of (something)
: to travel from place to place to perform, give speeches, etc.
Full Definition of TOUR
intransitive verb : to make a tour
transitive verb
1
: to make a tour of
2
: to present (as a theatrical production) on a tour
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First Known Use of TOUR
1708
Related to TOUR
- Synonyms
- journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, travel, trek, trip, voyage
TOUR Defined for Kids
1tour
noun \ˈtu̇r\
Definition of TOUR for Kids
1
: a trip usually involving a series of stops and ending at the point where it started <a tour of the city>
2
: a fixed period of duty
2tour
verb
touredtour·ing
Definition of TOUR for Kids
: to make a tour of : travel as a tourist
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