destination

noun

des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined

2

: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or predetermining

3

: a place to which one is journeying or to which something is sent

when the package has reached its destination

kept their destination secret

4

: a place worthy of travel or an extended visit

a popular tourist destination

—often used attributively

a destination restaurant

a destination resort

Examples of destination in a Sentence

After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward our destination.

The package reached its destination two days later.

He enjoys traveling to remote and exotic destinations.

We traveled through three states before reaching our final destination.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite having one of the country’s leading tourist destinations, the city of Niagara Falls has experienced a population loss since the 1960s, alongside the economic fallout experienced by many Rust Belt communities. —Allison C. Meier, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024

Meanwhile, the mayor’s plan to remake the office tower into an affordable housing destination has fizzled. —Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024

But Oakland airport officials lobbied for the change, claiming travelers unfamiliar with the region fly into SFO even if their destination is closer to the Oakland airport. —Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024

Here are some of Florida’s best arts districts and must-see destinations for visitors. —Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024

Key West is a proud LGBTQIA-friendly destination Key West is an international LGBTQIA haven, and throws one of the largest pride celebrations in the country. —Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024

Thoughtful travelers are reacting to the world around them and selecting off-beat destinations to visit instead. —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024

Magic House This children’s museum is a really fun destination. —Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024

Also, the Verde Valley has more than 40 grape varieties and is a prime destination for white wine lovers with sips from viognier and chardonnay to petite sirah. —Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see destine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

destination

noun

des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌdes-tə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the purpose for which something is destined

2

: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or deciding beforehand

3

: a place which is the goal of a journey or to which something is sent