tour (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /tʊər/

Definition

A journey or route that people take to visit a number of places, often for pleasure or a specific purpose.

Examples

• We went on a guided tour of the ancient ruins.

• The politician is planning a campaign tour of the country.

• She enjoyed her tour of the art museum.

How to Use tour

tour of (prepositional phrase)

Visiting a place or a series of places. — "We took a tour of the old castle."

tour the (collocation)

To travel around a place or area. — "They will tour the vineyards in France."

Synonyms of tour

Words with a similar meaning to tour:

• trip
• journey
• excursion
• expedition

Antonyms of tour

Words with the opposite meaning to tour:

• stay
• residence

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