destination

noun

des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined

2

: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or predetermining

3

: a place to which one is journeying or to which something is sent

when the package has reached its destination

kept their destination secret

4

: a place worthy of travel or an extended visit

a popular tourist destination

—often used attributively

a destination restaurant

a destination resort

Examples of destination in a Sentence

After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward our destination.

The package reached its destination two days later.

He enjoys traveling to remote and exotic destinations.

We traveled through three states before reaching our final destination.

Recent Examples on the Web

Safavieh Newport Chaise Chair This resort-caliber lounge chair will transform your backyard or rooftop into the ideal staycation destination. —Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

The most popular destinations include Latin American countries, as well as Spain and Italy. —Rob Wile, NBC News, 27 June 2024

Other stops of the tour included work underway at a former outlet mall that had been a popular shopping destination for both tourists and locals, and a beloved, giant 151-year-old banyan tree, now drastically greener with new growth thanks to the preservation efforts of arborists. —Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 June 2024

Previously the property's winery, Valverde’s relaxation destination has four treatment rooms, a large indoor pool, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a sensory shower. —Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

see destine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

destination

noun

des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌdes-tə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the purpose for which something is destined

2

: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or deciding beforehand

3

: a place which is the goal of a journey or to which something is sent