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Definition of destination
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
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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 of destination from the Web
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Perhaps a better trade will arise with Cleveland, Anthony’s other choice destination.
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Cambodia banned commercial surrogacy last year after becoming a popular destination for would-be parents seeking women to give birth to their children.
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Birmingham CrossPlex is a sports destination venue and meeting facility.
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Soft-Serve Ice Cream Whether it’s dished up from a vintage truck or the star of a destination restaurant, soft-serve ice cream speaks of summer.
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But, remember, when your aim is an ideal summer weekend upstate, the best rule of thumb is to wander and not rush, taking the time to drive along country roads with no destination in mind.
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In recent months, Blvd Noodles, Sheldon’s Service Station, Public Square and Farmer’s Table have all opened, helping to turn the quaint village core into the county’s next dining destination.
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The midday sun was roasting, their limbs were aching and the protesters, from Turkey’s largest opposition party, still had 125 miles to march before Istanbul, their destination.
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Many other luxury Mediterranean destinations have been overrun by brand-name shops.
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Origin and Etymology of destination
see destine
DESTINATION Defined for English Language Learners
destination
playDefinition of destination for English Language Learners
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: a place to which a person is going or something is being sent
DESTINATION Defined for Kids
destination
playDefinition of destination for Students
: a place to which a person is going or something is sent
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