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grand tour
noun
: a journey to the different countries of Europe that in the past was part of the education of wealthy young people from Britain and the U.S.
: a tour that is given to show people around a place
Full Definition of GRAND TOUR
1
: an extended tour of the Continent that was formerly a usual part of the education of young British gentlemen
2
: an extensive and usually educational tour
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First Known Use of GRAND TOUR
1670
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