sightseeing

1 of 2

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

Things got even quieter as some people tried to square the circle of a blind man joining their sightseeing adventure. —Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025

The Quince Vintage Wash Tencel Drawstring Cargo Pants features six roomy pockets, which are perfect for storing small items while sightseeing, hiking, or taking long flights. —Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025

After reboarding the vessel, guests will enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by even more sightseeing and onshore adventures. —Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025

Instructions give Perplexity’s AI guidelines on how to behave, such as a travel agent dedicated to finding you the best deals and making an itinerary that focuses on sightseeing. —PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 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