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 …—
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
In some cases, attractions are within walking distance or easily reached by public transportation, taxi, or a local sightseeing bus.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
What began as a routine sightseeing tour ended in devastation for families, first responders, and an entire city that has grown all too familiar with the dangers posed by non-essential helicopter flights.
—Keith Powers, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
And unlike pilots steering commercial jets, tourism helicopter pilots often double as sightseeing guides – pointing out photo ops and answering tourists’ questions while flying an aircraft solo.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a beautiful garment bag made of the same polyester material, as well as a crossbody bag, perfect for nights out, sightseeing, and exploring restaurants to find the best French fare.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
In some cases, attractions are within walking distance or easily reached by public transportation, taxi, or a local sightseeing bus.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
What began as a routine sightseeing tour ended in devastation for families, first responders, and an entire city that has grown all too familiar with the dangers posed by non-essential helicopter flights.
—Keith Powers, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
And unlike pilots steering commercial jets, tourism helicopter pilots often double as sightseeing guides – pointing out photo ops and answering tourists’ questions while flying an aircraft solo.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sightseeing
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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