tour

Meanings

• noun

  A journey or route that one travels for a particular purpose, such as sightseeing, business, or education.

• verb

  To go on a tour or trip.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tour
pore , core , lore , ore

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Variants

List of all variants of tour that leads to same result
tour , tours , toured , touring , tour de force , tours de force , tour d'horizon , tour guide , tour of inspection , Cook's tour , Cook's tours , grand tour , grand tours , Georges de La Tour , La Tour , on tour

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'tour' meaning 'turn' or 'circle'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'grand tour' refers to a journey through Europe, traditionally taken by young aristocrats in the 18th and 19th centuries to complete their education.

2. The longest tour in recorded history was the 1958-1959 around-the-world tour by the American adventurer Steve Fossett, which lasted for 67 days.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Sightseeing: A type of tour focused on visiting various attractions and landmarks for leisure and enjoyment.

2. Educational tour: A tour designed to provide students with knowledge and experience outside of the classroom.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Tours have been a significant part of human history for centuries, from ancient Roman triumphal processions to modern-day sightseeing tours. They have been used for various purposes such as religious pilgrimages, military campaigns, and cultural exchange.

How to Memorize "tour"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself traveling from one place to another, exploring new sights and experiences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tour' with the idea of traveling and discovering new things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Tour' stands for 'Traveling Over Unique Roads'.

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