Phrase guide

Grand Tour

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One of the three most prominent cycling races: either the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning 2

A traditional trip around Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Qualifier: 17th-19th centuries

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Meaning 3

Alternative letter-case form of Grand Tour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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Meaning 4

a sightseeing tour of a building or institution

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: tour, circuit

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Meaning 5

an extended cultural tour of Europe taken by wealthy young Englishmen (especially in the 18th century) as part of their education

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: tour, circuit

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 漫遊 /漫游 (mànyóu) — traditional trip
  • Chinese Mandarin: 遊歷 /游历 (yóulì) — traditional trip
  • Chinese Mandarin: 遠遊 /远游 (yuǎnyóu) — traditional trip
  • Chinese Mandarin: 遊學 /游学 (yóuxué) — traditional trip
  • Chinese Mandarin: 壯遊 /壮游 (zhuàngyóu) — traditional trip