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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
In a state with thousands of breathtaking views, the combination of daytime and nighttime sightseeing is unmatched at Great Sand Dunes National Park.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
The program also has deals on hotels, restaurants, and activities like sightseeing or spa experiences, from 15 to 40 percent off.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
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About a week, leaves time for sightseeing
A slow burner that gradually tightens its grip before racing toward a chilling finale.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Throw them on with joggers and a tee for active sightseeing days, or contrast with a breezy midi dress for an athleisure edge.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
In a state with thousands of breathtaking views, the combination of daytime and nighttime sightseeing is unmatched at Great Sand Dunes National Park.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
The program also has deals on hotels, restaurants, and activities like sightseeing or spa experiences, from 15 to 40 percent off.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
The Pact Courtesy of Publisher Thriller The Pact by Sharon Bolton | Trapeze
About a week, leaves time for sightseeing
A slow burner that gradually tightens its grip before racing toward a chilling finale.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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