English Reference

Word

tours

Phoneticstours

/ˈtɔɹz/

Definition

n. a large city in central France known for its history and wine.

n. a major city in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, serving as the capital of the Indre-et-Loire department.

Examples

“The band is planning several tours across Europe this summer.”

“The travel agency offers guided walking tours of the historic district every morning at ten o'clock.”

“While some travelers prefer staying in one location, others find that organized tours provide a more efficient way to see multiple landmarks within a limited timeframe.”

Examples

simple

“The band is planning several tours across Europe this summer.”

contextual

“The travel agency offers guided walking tours of the historic district every morning at ten o'clock.”

complex

“While some travelers prefer staying in one location, others find that organized tours provide a more efficient way to see multiple landmarks within a limited timeframe.”

Etymology

From French Tours, from Latin Turonum, from Turones, the name of the area's Gaulish inhabitants in antiquity.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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