tour — a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʊr/
Korean meaning: 여러 장소를 방문하는 관광 여행
Korean pronunciation: **투**어
Example Sentences
- The museum offers free tours every hour.
- She booked a culinary tour to taste local dishes.
- The ghost decided to tour all the haunted houses in the city - finally, a vacation where he'd fit right in!
tour
NOUN//tʊr//
a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited
a cheerful tour guide points enthusiastically toward a famous landmark while holding a small flag. The guide leads a diverse group of excited tourists carrying cameras and backpacks. Behind them, other tour groups can be seen at different stops along the winding path. The tourists follow eagerly, taking photos and looking where the guide points. Other visitors explore nearby attractions and scenic overlooks in the background. a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스에서 원을 그리며 돌다는 의미의 'tornos'에서 시작되어, 라틴어 'tornare'(돌다, 회전하다)를 거쳐 프랑스어 'tour'가 되었습니다. 마치 나침반이 한 바퀴 돌듯이 여러 곳을 돌아다닌다는 뜻이 되었죠.
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📝Examples
“The museum offers free tours every hour.”
“She booked a culinary tour to taste local dishes.”
“The ghost decided to tour all the haunted houses in the city - finally, a vacation where he'd fit right in!”
“My wallet went on a disappearing tour during my shopping spree.”
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