0%

ALL meanings of grand tour

grand tour
G g
  • noun grand tour European travels 1
  • noun grand tour visit, inspection 1
  • noun grand tour European cycle race 1
  • noun grand tour an extended tour of Europe, formerly regarded as a necessary part of the education of young British gentlemen. 1
  • noun grand tour an extended tour of any region or country. 1
  • noun grand tour a comprehensive guided tour or inspection, as of a building, exhibit, or military installation. 1
  • noun grand tour (cycling) One of the three most prominent cycling races: either the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España. 0
  • noun grand tour (historical, 17th-19th centuries) A traditional trip around Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men. 0
  • countable noun grand tour The Grand Tour was a journey round the main cities of Europe that young men from rich families used to make as part of their education. 0
  • noun grand tour (formerly) an extended tour through the major cities of Europe, esp one undertaken by a rich or aristocratic Englishman to complete his education 0
  • noun grand tour an extended sightseeing trip, tour of inspection, etc 0
  • noun grand tour a tour of continental Europe formerly taken by young men of the British aristocracy to complete their education 0
  • noun grand tour any tour like this 0
  • noun grand tour a conducted inspection tour, as of a building 0
Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?