Definition, synonyms and related words
A touring car.
"The family decided to buy a spacious touring car for their upcoming cross-country trip."
present participle of tour
"The touring band played to packed houses in every major city across the country."
In plain English: To go on trips to different places for fun or work over a period of time.
"We spent last summer touring Europe in our rented van."
Working for a short time in different places.
"The young actor spent six months touring across the country, performing at small theaters in various towns before settling down permanently."
In plain English: Touring describes something that is designed to be taken on trips rather than staying in one place permanently.
"The touring band played their hit songs for excited fans in every city they visited."
Usage: Use touring as an adjective to describe performances, exhibitions, or shows that travel from one location to another rather than staying at a single venue. This distinguishes the word from "toured" when used as a verb indicating past action versus its current descriptive function for ongoing itineraries.