sightseeing

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noun

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 …

—Terry McMillan

sightseeing

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adjective

: devoted to or used for seeing sights

Examples of sightseeing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

India, with its vastness, sensory overload, and ambitious sightseeing circuits, can feel intimidating even for seasoned travelers, let alone a family of five with kids of varying ages and interests. —Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

International tourists are ditching the cookie-cutter sightseeing traps and hunting down places with soul—spots that feel lived-in, local, and layered with meaning. —Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026

Morning and evening hours remain comfortable for sightseeing, hiking or trips to the beach. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026

It’s seen countless trail miles, been the perfect layer for late season splitboarding, and been worn for numerous casual sightseeing outings. —The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sightseeing

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• unseeing
• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• peeing
• seeing

Kids Definition

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