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

Pair them with a breezy mini dress, like the actress, for dinner with friends or a day of sightseeing, or throw them on with shorts and a T-shirt for a cute and casual look that's great for long days of travel or running errands. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 11 July 2025

This tiered maxi is my go-to for breezy sightseeing days or dinners by the beach. —Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025

Style it with white sandals for sightseeing in Lisbon or pair it with wedges and a denim jacket for sunset cocktails. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025

Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Bluetooth sound system, crib/high chair available upon request, balcony A true oasis in the heart of the city, this multi-level home is great for the traveler who requires a calming space to unwind after a long day of sightseeing. —Vogue, 3 July 2025

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