tour

UK: tʊə | US: tʊr

Definition
  1. n. a journey for pleasure in which several places are visited

  2. n. a short trip to or through a place for inspection or entertainment

  3. v. to travel from place to place, especially for pleasure

Structure
tour <turn, circuit>
Etymology

The word "tour" originates from the Old French torner (to turn), derived from Latin tornare (to turn on a lathe), which itself comes from Greek tornos (lathe, tool for drawing circles). The sense evolved from "circular movement" to "a journey with a return to the starting point," reflecting the idea of a planned circuit or round trip. By the 17th century, it specifically denoted leisurely travel.

Examples
  1. We went on a guided tour of the ancient ruins.

  2. The band is currently on a world tour.

  3. She toured Europe for three months last summer.

  4. The museum offers free tours every Saturday.

  5. He decided to tour the countryside by bicycle.