past sightsaw
ˈsīt-ˌsȯ 
; present participle sightseeing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ
; present participle sightseeing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ
: to go about seeing sights of interest
plural -s
: one that visits places of interest : one that goes about in search of novelty or picturesque sights or scenery
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Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Later, the royal couple will sightsee inside the national park and then move on to the Virginian town of The Plains, where they are expected to attend a horse racing event.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
As the baby boom generation ages, the travel industry is increasingly catering to older adults with the time and money to sightsee internationally and who sometimes need additional assistance.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Holo Holo Charters, Kauai Sea Tours, and Capt Andy’s also bring guests out on the water, allowing them to snorkel, spot wildlife, and sightsee.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Whether your plans include a day at the beach, sightseeing around a new city, or simply running errands, the right pair of pants can quickly become your go-to summer outfit essential.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Later, the royal couple will sightsee inside the national park and then move on to the Virginian town of The Plains, where they are expected to attend a horse racing event.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
As the baby boom generation ages, the travel industry is increasingly catering to older adults with the time and money to sightsee internationally and who sometimes need additional assistance.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Holo Holo Charters, Kauai Sea Tours, and Capt Andy’s also bring guests out on the water, allowing them to snorkel, spot wildlife, and sightsee.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Sightsee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightsee. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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sightsee
verb
sight·see
ˈsīt-ˌsē
sightsaw; sightseeing
: to go about seeing sights of interest
sightseer
noun
-ˌsē-ər,
-ˌsi(ə)r
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