sightsee

verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē 

past sightsaw ˈsīt-ˌsȯ  ; present participle sightseeing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 

intransitive verb

: to go about seeing sights of interest

sightseer

ˈsīt-ˌsē-ər 

-ˌsir

noun

Examples of sightsee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For those who want to sightsee and temple hop, this is probably the city's best option to do so. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

The guides even provide detailed advice on favorite places to eat, drink, shop and sightsee. — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Below, read Charlotte and Bernadette’s recommendations for where to eat, shop, stay, and sightsee in Antwerp. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 June 2026

Whether your plans include a day at the beach, sightseeing around a new city, or simply running errands, the right pair of pants can quickly become your go-to summer outfit essential. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sightseeing

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sightsee

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

sightsee

verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē 

sightsaw; sightseeing

: to go about seeing sights of interest

sightseer

-ˌsē-ər, 

-ˌsi(ə)r

noun