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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Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
This is a sightseeing adventure like no other.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Now guests visiting Niagara Falls can add Hologram Zoo Niagara to their sightseeing list.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The hot tub on the rooftop terrace is the ideal way to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2025
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On the flip side, dress them up for a cooler day of sightseeing with a crisp button-down and a midi skirt.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
This is a sightseeing adventure like no other.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Now guests visiting Niagara Falls can add Hologram Zoo Niagara to their sightseeing list.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The hot tub on the rooftop terrace is the ideal way to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Aug. 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 13 Sep. 2025.
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