tour
A journey for pleasure where you visit several different places or a short visit around a building to see it. It usually involves following a specific route and seeing important sights.
Examples
3 of 5We took a guided tour of the city to see the famous landmarks.
We went on a planned trip around the city with a guide.
The official provided a formal tour of the government building.
The officer showed us around the government office formally.
Hey, let's go on a quick tour of your new apartment!
Let's quickly look around your new home!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'turn'. A 'tour' is when you 'turn' around a city or building to see everything.
Quick Quiz
We booked a walking ___ of the historic center.
Correct!
The correct answer is: tour
Examples
We took a guided tour of the city to see the famous landmarks.
everydayWe went on a planned trip around the city with a guide.
The official provided a formal tour of the government building.
formalThe officer showed us around the government office formally.
Hey, let's go on a quick tour of your new apartment!
informalLet's quickly look around your new home!
The historical tour focuses on the architectural development of the university.
academicThe educational walk looks at how the university buildings were made.
The CEO is currently on a business tour of the Asian branches.
businessThe company leader is visiting different offices in Asia for work.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
tour of duty
a period of time spent doing a specific job, often in the military
on tour
traveling to different places to perform (like a band or athlete)
whirlwind tour
a very fast trip visiting many places in a short time
Often Confused With
A trip is a general journey from A to B, while a tour usually involves visiting several spots or a specific route.
Travel is the general activity of moving between places, whereas a tour is a specific organized journey.
Usage Notes
Use 'tour' when the person is visiting multiple locations in one trip or exploring a specific building/area in detail.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'make a tour' but the correct verb is 'take a tour' or 'go on a tour'.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'turn'. A 'tour' is when you 'turn' around a city or building to see everything.
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'tour', meaning a turn, circle, or orbit.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many tourist cities, 'Free Walking Tours' are common where guides work for tips only.
Quick Quiz
We booked a walking ___ of the historic center.
Correct!
The correct answer is: tour
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