Grand Tour (Noun)
Meaning 1
An extended cultural tour of Europe taken by wealthy young Englishmen (especially in the 18th century) as part of their education.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A sightseeing tour of a building or institution.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The museum offered a grand tour of its newly renovated galleries, showcasing its most prized artifacts.
- As part of the grand tour, visitors were allowed to explore the historic mansion's opulent bedrooms and dining rooms.
- The university's grand tour included a visit to its state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.
- The grand tour of the palace took several hours, covering its sprawling gardens, grand halls, and ornate throne rooms.
- The grand tour of the historic theater included a behind-the-scenes look at its elaborate stage machinery and dressing rooms.