tour
noun
\ ˈtu̇r
, sense 2 is also ˈtau̇(-ə)r
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, sense 2 is also ˈtau̇(-ə)r
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Definition of tour
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a journey for business, pleasure, or education often involving a series of stops and ending at the starting point
also
: something resembling such a tour
a tour of the history of philosophy
b
: a series of professional tournaments (as in golf or tennis)
c
: a brief turn : round
2a
: a period during which an individual or unit is on a specific duty or at one place
a tour of duty
b
: one's turn in an orderly schedule : shift