Tour

Definition

Tour refers to a journey or trip for pleasure, exploration, or performance, often involving visits to multiple locations. It can also mean a guided visit to a specific place or a professional series of events, such as concerts or sports competitions.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /tʊr/ or /tɔːr/
• Respelling: TOOR

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /tʊə/
• Respelling: TOO-uh

Etymology

The word "tour" originates from the Old French "tour," meaning "a turn, circuit, or journey," derived from Latin "tornus," meaning "a tool for making circles" or "a circuit." It evolved to mean a journey involving multiple stops in English by the late 17th century.

Derivatives

• Tourist (noun)
• Tourism (noun)
• Touring (noun/verb)
• Tourer (noun)
• Detour (noun/verb)

Synonyms

• Trip
• Journey
• Excursion

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "tour" is used to describe planned travel or journeys, such as "The band is on a world tour." As a verb, it refers to the act of traveling or visiting, for example, "They toured the museum yesterday."

Related Terms

• Travel: The act of moving from one place to another.
• Itinerary: A planned route or schedule for a trip.
• Expedition: A journey undertaken for a specific purpose.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A journey for leisure, exploration, or performance: Refers to a planned trip that involves visiting multiple locations.
  • Example: "The couple went on a guided tour of Italy."
• A professional journey or series of events: Refers to a planned series of performances, competitions, or appearances.
  • Example: "The artist's European tour was a huge success."
• A guided visit to a specific location: Describes a structured visit to a place of interest.
  • Example: "They joined a tour of the historic castle."

Verb

• To travel through or visit multiple places: Refers to the act of exploring or journeying.
  • Example: "She toured the countryside during her vacation."
• To perform or compete in multiple locations: Describes a professional journey across various venues.
  • Example: "The orchestra toured across Asia."