sightsee

verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē How to pronounce sightsee (audio)
past sightsaw ˈsīt-ˌsȯ How to pronounce sightsee (audio) ; present participle sightseeing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ How to pronounce sightsee (audio)

intransitive verb

: to go about seeing sights of interest
sightseer noun

Examples of sightsee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While on vacation, there are few things less physically and emotionally painful than having sore feet that stop you from being able to sightsee to your heart’s desire. Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 What to Consider Located in the well-heeled Orchard neighborhood, the hotel is removed from tourist attractions and less suited for travelers who want to sightsee. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024 Here’s how to shop and sightsee in Istanbul, according to Nackiyé‘s founders, the Kocabıyıkoğlu sisters. Feride Yalav-Heckeroth, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Sep. 2024 Rasputin forced us to sightsee a bit – to take in our surroundings. David Wysong, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sightsee 

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sightseeing

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sightsee was in 1824

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Cite this Entry

“Sightsee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightsee. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sightsee

verb
sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē How to pronounce sightsee (audio)
sightsaw; sightseeing
: to go about seeing sights of interest
sightseer
-ˌsē-ər
-ˌsi(ə)r
noun
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