English · Word Candidate

touring

/ˈtʊəɹɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tourings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Working for a short time in different places.

Adjective

Examples

a touring company

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Intended for a journey through a country or a region, related to tourism.

Adjective

Examples

If you are not using a touring-specific bike and you have large feet, you could have problems with your heels striking your rear panniers. This is one of the very reasons why a touring bike has long chainstays (435mm minimum).

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A touring car.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

Finally, there was the 40-hp machine from the previous year, on the 120-inch wheelbase and listed in four body styles, tourings and roadsters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “touring” mean?

Working for a short time in different places.

Is “touring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.