touring

A touring cyclist rides along a scenic coastal road.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to travel for pleasure: "touring" describes something designed for or involved in travel, especially for leisure or sightseeing.
   • Performing in different locations: "touring" can also refer to a performer or group traveling to give performances in various places.

2. Noun (gerund):

   • The act of traveling for pleasure: "touring" as a noun refers to the activity of going on trips or journeys for enjoyment.
   • The act of performing in multiple venues: "touring" can also mean the activity of traveling to perform, such as a musical or theatrical tour.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • They bought a touring bicycle for their long trip across Europe. (A bicycle designed for long-distance travel.)
  • The touring company will perform in ten different cities this year. (A group that travels to perform.)

• Noun:

  • Touring is a popular way to explore new cultures and landscapes. (The activity of traveling for pleasure.)
  • The band’s touring took them to five continents. (The act of performing on the road.)

Advanced Usage

• "touring car": a car designed for long-distance travel, often with comfortable seating and luggage space.

  • They rented a touring car for their road trip through the mountains. (A car suitable for extended journeys.)

• "touring party": a group of people traveling together for sightseeing or recreation.

  • The touring party visited several historical monuments. (A group on a leisure trip.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tour (n/v): a journey for pleasure or a series of performances.
  • We took a tour of the ancient ruins. (A guided trip.)
• Tourist (n): a person who travels for pleasure.
  • The tourist took many photos of the cathedral. (A traveler.)
• Tourism (n): the business of providing services for tourists.
  • Tourism is a major industry in this region. (The travel industry.)

Synonyms

• Traveling: moving from place to place.
• Sightseeing: visiting places of interest.
• Roaming: moving about without a fixed destination.

Phrasal Verbs

• Tour around: to travel through different places for enjoyment.

  • They toured around the countryside for a week. (They explored various rural areas.)

• Tour with: to accompany someone or something on a journey.

  • She toured with the band as their manager. (She traveled with them.)

Related Idioms

• On tour: traveling for performances or sightseeing.

  • The orchestra is on tour in Asia. (They are traveling to perform.)

• Tour de force: a performance or achievement that shows great skill.

  • Her solo was a tour de force. (An impressive display of ability.)