Definition

The act of traveling to different places for enjoyment, often as part of a planned trip or event.

Example

We spent the summer touring various cities across Europe.

Conversation

I really enjoyed touring around the city last weekend.

That sounds fun! What places did you visit?

I went to the museum and then took a touring bike ride in the park.

Nice! I love bike rides; they make exploring so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Touring is derived from 'tour' (from Old French *tour*, meaning a turn or a journey) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The word 'touring' refers to the action of going on a journey or traveling around.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tour' as a journey or a turn around a place, and '-ing' shows that it's the action of traveling. So, touring means the action of going on a journey.

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