sightseeing

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

adjective

: devoted to or used for seeing sights

Examples of sightseeing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Setting a daily step goal for your trip and walking or jogging around the local area is a great way to stay active while sightseeing. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

The fabric includes a mesh material that’s moisture-wicking and breathable to help keep your head cool during hot days full of sightseeing. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025

But little do most newcomers know, the sightseeing doesn’t end when the sun sinks below the Pamlico Sound. Home to an International Dark Sky Park and ample locations to spot atmospheric views of the Milky Way, The Outer Banks has some of the best stargazing on the east coast. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025

If sightseeing is on your agenda, consider towing a car. —Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sightseeing

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• unseeing
• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• peeing
• seeing

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