sightseeing

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noun

sight·​see·​ing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 

: the activity of visiting the famous or interesting places of an area : the act or pastime of seeing sights

We did a lot of sightseeing on our vacation.

We didn't go to the conference. We went sightseeing instead …

—Terry McMillan

sightseeing

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adjective

: devoted to or used for seeing sights

Examples of sightseeing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Among the most significant markdowns is the Hayes Jogger, now $39, that is well-suited for lengthy hikes, sightseeing excursions, and travel days. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025

The waterfront site was most notably known for its 149-passenger Catawba Queen, a Mississippi River paddle wheel boat that offered sightseeing and dinner cruises. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025

Experiences range from short stints above the Strip and date-night foodie tours to day-long sightseeing excursions to the Grand Canyon and heli-yoga outings on top of the Valley of Fire. —Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Featuring a chic, rustic black leather upper, this shoe is ready for a night out or a day of sightseeing. —Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sightseeing

adjective

sight·​see·​ing

-ˌsē-iŋ

: engaged in, devoted to, or used for seeing things and places of interest

a sightseeing bus

sightseeing noun