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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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
For many travelers, the ideal vacation now includes a finish line, a mountain trail, or a stadium seat alongside the usual sightseeing.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area Nagatacho won't land on many sightseeing itineraries—this is Tokyo's political district—but that's part of the appeal here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Explore hiking, sightseeing, and recreational options outside the park boundaries.
—Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Which means there’s plenty of sightseeing and hijinks to be had.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
For many travelers, the ideal vacation now includes a finish line, a mountain trail, or a stadium seat alongside the usual sightseeing.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area Nagatacho won't land on many sightseeing itineraries—this is Tokyo's political district—but that's part of the appeal here.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Explore hiking, sightseeing, and recreational options outside the park boundaries.
—Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sightseeing
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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