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 …—
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Examples of sightseeing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMerrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The program generally covers accommodations and meals, as well as insurance plans and sightseeing costs, however, some of the inclusions vary based on the trip package.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
The week was full of shopping, casino time, outdoor activities and sightseeing.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
That includes several solar eclipse sightseeing flights that will take travelers above the clouds to see the rare phenomenon, including from Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and semi-private jet company JSX.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
The week was full of shopping, casino time, outdoor activities, and sightseeing.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024
What used to be Fairy Tale Brook, a boat ride through classic storybook scenes, is now a sightseeing tour of colorful prehistoric creatures.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
No sightseeing or sunbathing, no trips to the beach or shopping at markets.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024
For years, sightseeing boat tours between Kinmen and Xiamen, the closest city on the Chinese mainland, have offered Taiwanese tourists a chance to gaze at China’s dazzling skyline without the hassle of border checks, with China operating similar tour boats for its citizens too.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024
Noun
Lightweight, reliable, and with plenty of space to spare, this bag is an asset for keeping your wallet protected during sightseeing days and beyond.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The program generally covers accommodations and meals, as well as insurance plans and sightseeing costs, however, some of the inclusions vary based on the trip package.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
The week was full of shopping, casino time, outdoor activities and sightseeing.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
That includes several solar eclipse sightseeing flights that will take travelers above the clouds to see the rare phenomenon, including from Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and semi-private jet company JSX.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
The week was full of shopping, casino time, outdoor activities, and sightseeing.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024
What used to be Fairy Tale Brook, a boat ride through classic storybook scenes, is now a sightseeing tour of colorful prehistoric creatures.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
No sightseeing or sunbathing, no trips to the beach or shopping at markets.
—Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024
For years, sightseeing boat tours between Kinmen and Xiamen, the closest city on the Chinese mainland, have offered Taiwanese tourists a chance to gaze at China’s dazzling skyline without the hassle of border checks, with China operating similar tour boats for its citizens too.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024
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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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