sightseeing

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noun

sight·​see·​ing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ How to pronounce sightseeing (audio)
: 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

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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 See all Example Sentences for sightseeing 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sightseeing was in 1821

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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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

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