Definitions
01travelling for pleasure
B1 · Intermediate
v. travelling through a country or area to see the sights.
v. the act of travelling through a region or visiting several places in succession for sightseeing or recreation.
“They are touring Europe this summer and plan to visit five different countries.”
“While touring the remote highlands, the group encountered several local traditions that had remained unchanged for centuries.”
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02performing in different places
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music
v. travelling to different cities to perform a show or play music.
v. performing a series of scheduled shows, concerts, or matches in various locations.
“The band is touring the country to promote their new album.”
“The theatre company spent six months touring the provincial circuits before finally securing a residency in the capital.”
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03related to travel or performance
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. used to describe something that travels from place to place.
adj. describing a person, group, or piece of equipment that moves between locations for work or leisure.
“The touring exhibition will be in our city for only two weeks.”
“The touring cast had to adapt their performance to the unique acoustics of each historical venue they visited.”
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04a type of car
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic
n. an old-fashioned open car designed for long trips.
n. an open-topped automobile, popular in the early 20th century, designed for long-distance travel.
“The museum has a beautiful 1920s touring car on display.”
“The collector took great pride in his vintage touring car, meticulously maintaining the leather upholstery and brass fittings.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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