tourers

Tourers is a plural noun describing people who undertake tours, typically for leisure or exploration. In English usage, a tourer is someone who travels from place to place on a planned itinerary, often for an extended period. The term is more common in British English and may be used interchangeably with traveler or tourist in everyday speech, though it can carry connotations of ongoing journeys rather than a single holiday.

In automotive contexts, tourer describes a car body style intended for touring and long-distance travel. Historically, tourers referred to four- or five-seat bodies suitable for open or semi-open configurations. While modern car marketing rarely uses the term, it persists in discussions of traditional or vintage vehicles and in related phrases such as touring car. In motorcycles, the closely related term sport-tourer denotes models designed for comfortable, long-range riding.

In caravanning, a tourer can refer to a person who travels with a caravan for holidays or, more specifically, to a caravan designed for touring purposes. These tourer caravans emphasize ease of movement, stability, and accommodation for extended trips.

In cycling, a tourer or touring bicycle is built for long-distance journeys, featuring a sturdy frame, wide gear range, and mounting points for racks and panniers to carry gear and supplies.

See also: tourist, traveler, touring car, sport-tourer, touring bicycle, caravan.