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tour Definition

tour (to̵or)

noun

  1. a turn or shift of work; esp., a period of duty or military service at a single place
  2. a long trip, as for sightseeing
  3. any trip, as for inspection; round; circuit; specif., a trip, as by a theatrical company or speaker, to give performances, lectures, etc. at a number of cities

Etymology: ME < MFr <OFr to(u)rn < tourner, to turn

intransitive verb

to go on a tour

transitive verb

  1. to take a tour through
  2. to take (a play, theatrical company, etc.) on a tour

tour Idioms

on tour

touring, as to give performances, lectures, etc.

tour Synonyms

tour

n.

  1. A journey

    trip, voyage, travel; see journey.

  2. A circuit

    round, performance tour, lecture tour.

  3. A shift of work

    tour of duty, stint, assignment.

on tour

on the road, on the lecture circuit, on the talk show circuit, away, absent; see also traveling 2.

tour Synonyms

tour

v.

voyage, vacation, take a trip; see travel 2.

tour Usage Examples

Object

  • caravan: Tregoad Park - A superb, friendly family touring caravan & camping site in beautiful surroundings with 150 southerly facing terraced electric pitches.
  • exhibition: An Oriel Mostyn Gallery, Llandudno, touring exhibition.

Converse of object

  • guide: Here, he takes us on a guided tour of the Universe.
  • escort: A pre-booked bespoke itinerary very often costs no more than an escorted group tour, and by its nature will offer more flexibility.
  • whistle-stop: So, given this whistle-stop tour, are we to make the conclusion that emotions are rational?
  • walk: At a pre arranged time, meet the Tour Manager for a walking tour of the City center.
  • organize: The Wessex region is organizing a coastal tour in 2000.

Adjective modifier

  • virtual: The Oxford Virtual Science Walk A virtual walking tour of sites in Oxford with historic scientific associations.
  • guided: Find out what's where in the new Tech Update with our Guided Tour.
  • optional: A range of short optional tours are available upon your return to Los Angeles.
  • self-guided: Click on any thumbnail for a larger image Self-guided tours or guided tours by arrangement.
  • nationwide: The band, fresh from supporting The Research on a nationwide tour, are set to record their debut album this summer.
  • European: This time they will be on a three week long European tour, starting 24th of April.

Modifies a noun

  • operator: Bridge Travel is the UK's leading short breaks tour operator.
  • guide: I've also included a couple of tour guides.
  • itinerary: Tips Review the detailed tour itineraries carefully before you choose an adventure tour.

Noun used with modifier

  • sightseeing: Arrive Riga, check in Hotel De Rome Day 5 - Tue Morning sightseeing tour of Riga including the 20th century Art Nouveau district.
  • walking: The Oxford Virtual Science Walk A virtual walking tour of sites in Oxford with historic scientific associations.
  • pre-season: I met him in Portugal in July 2001 when Wolves went over there for a pre-season tour.
  • coach: The afternoon was spent with a coach tour of the area with major institutes or major processing units being briefly visited.
tour Quotes

From his childhood onward this boy will be surrounded by sycophants and flatterers by the score, and will be taught to believe himself as of a superior creation. A line will be drawn between him and the people whom he is to be called upon some day to reign over. In due course, following the precedent which has already been set, he will be sent on a tour round the world, and probably rumours of a morganatic alliancewill follow, and the end of it all will bethattheCountry will be calledupontopay the bill.

—Hardie, (James) Keir