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
Terry McMillanExamples of sightseeing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Plus, its location smack in the middle of the city makes sightseeing a breeze.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
That distinction goes to China’s EHang, which is already conducting limited sightseeing and demonstration flights with its two-seat, autonomous electric multicopters.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2025
The quartet kept busy with sightseeing on the strip, which included checking out The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sightseeing
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
At 42 percent off, the multitude of pockets make the Utility Wide-leg Trousers a must-have for sightseeing days, while relaxed-fitting Easy Pull-on Pants are a close second at $79.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Plus, its location smack in the middle of the city makes sightseeing a breeze.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
That distinction goes to China’s EHang, which is already conducting limited sightseeing and demonstration flights with its two-seat, autonomous electric multicopters.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2025
The quartet kept busy with sightseeing on the strip, which included checking out The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sightseeing
Cite this Entry
“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
