n. & v.
--n.
1. a a journey from place to place as a holiday. b an excursion, ramble, or walk (made a tour of the garden).
2 a a spell of duty on military or diplomatic service. b the time to be spent at a particular post.
3 a series of performances, matches, etc., at different places on a route through a country etc.
--v.
1. intr. (usu. foll. by through) make a tour (toured through India).
2 tr. make a tour of (a country etc.).
Phrases and idioms:
on tour (esp. of a team, theatre company, etc.) touring. touring-car a car with room for passengers and much luggage. tour operator a travel agent specializing in package holidays.
Etymology: ME f. OF to(u)r f. L tornus f. Gk tornos lathe