tourer
- noun
- /ˈtʊrər/
- UK
- If the fuel tank has a range of at least 300 km (190 miles), it may prove a handy tourer as it has shaft drive.
- a sport tourer
Examples
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The 365 GTB/4 Daytona: Ferrari's beautiful grand tourer from the '70s.
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Have you looked at the Yamaha 950 tourer?
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Had a wonderful day, and a friend of his who owned a Model J tourer (don't remember the exact body style) took the two of us out for a ride down the turnpike.
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* * The proud country tourer by Ford now is here * * A new kind of compact a new kind of flair * * A personal kind of a family car that stands out anywhere * * C'mon today look it over * * Say get the word * * These compact cars are not the Thunderbird * * It's a personal kind of a family car * * That costs you less to run * * Get your tourer join the fun **
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The Gold Wing is a reliable tourer that provides a smooth ride for long trips.
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Many motorcyclists prefer a tourer because of its comfort during extended journeys.
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With its spacious seating and advanced features, this car is an ideal tourer for family vacations.
Synonyms
A vehicle with a small kitchen and sleeping area for traveling
A large open car that has seats for four or more and a folding top
An old open car that seats four people and has a folding roof
How Comfortable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tourer comes from the same tour meaning 'a journey', and was used for cars or motorcycles made for long trips. So a tourer is a vehicle designed for comfortable, long-distance travel.