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Tour

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʊə(r)//tɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʊr/"]/

Meaning of Tour

a journey made for pleasure during which several different towns, countries, etc. are visited

In simple words: A trip to see places, often guided.

Tour in a sentence

• We took a tour of the ancient ruins during our vacation.
• She is going on a tour of Europe next summer.
• The tour guide explained the history of the castle very well.
• He enjoyed the music tour where various bands performed.
• The art tour included several famous galleries in the city.

How to use Tour

Use 'tour' when referring to visits to locations, especially with a guide. It's common in travel contexts. Avoid using it in very casual situations unless discussing hobbies or shows.

Grammar pattern

take + tour

Memory hint

Think of 'tour' as 'tourists' exploring new sites.

Related words

Collocations with Tour

• foreign
• international
• national
• leg
• part
• stage
• do
• go on
• make
• company
• operator
• date
• on (a) tour
• tour of
• tour of duty
• brief
• quick
• extensive
• do
• make
• conduct
• guide
• group
• boat
• tour of inspection
• foreign
• international
• national
• leg
• part
• stage
• do
• go on
• make
• company
• operator
• date
• on (a) tour
• tour of
• tour of duty

Synonyms for Tour

• trip
• excursion
• expedition
• journey
• walk

Opposites of Tour

• stay
• remain

Common mistakes with Tour

• Confused with 'tore' (past tense of tear).
• Using 'tour' with plural places (e.g., 'tours to the mountains' should be 'tours of the mountains').
• Incorrectly saying 'make a tour' instead of 'take a tour'.

Frequently asked questions about Tour

What does Tour mean?

A trip to see places, often guided.

What is the definition of Tour?

a journey made for pleasure during which several different towns, countries, etc. are visited

How do you use Tour in a sentence?

We took a tour of the ancient ruins during our vacation.

Can you give another example of Tour?

She is going on a tour of Europe next summer.

What are synonyms for Tour?

Common alternatives include trip, excursion, expedition, journey, walk.

What is the opposite of Tour?

Opposite meanings include stay, remain.

What words go with Tour?

It commonly pairs with foreign, international, national, leg, part, stage, do, go on, make, company, operator, date, on (a) tour, tour of, tour of duty, brief, quick, extensive, do, make, conduct, guide, group, boat, tour of inspection, foreign, international, national, leg, part, stage, do, go on, make, company, operator, date, on (a) tour, tour of, tour of duty.

What are common mistakes when using Tour?

Confused with 'tore' (past tense of tear). Using 'tour' with plural places (e.g., 'tours to the mountains' should be 'tours of the mountains'). Incorrectly saying 'make a tour' instead of 'take a tour'.

How do you pronounce Tour?

US: /["/tʊr/"]/, UK: /["/tʊə(r)//tɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tour?

Use 'tour' when referring to visits to locations, especially with a guide. It's common in travel contexts. Avoid using it in very casual situations unless discussing hobbies or shows.

What CEFR level is Tour?

"Tour" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.