sightsee

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verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē 

past sightsaw ˈsīt-ˌsȯ  ; present participle sightseeing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 

intransitive verb

: to go about seeing sights of interest

sightseer

ˈsīt-ˌsē-ər 

-ˌsir

noun

sightseer

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noun

plural -s

: one that visits places of interest : one that goes about in search of novelty or picturesque sights or scenery

Examples of sightsee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Below, read Charlotte and Bernadette’s recommendations for where to eat, shop, stay, and sightsee in Antwerp. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 June 2026

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

About 26 miles long, the body of water sits next to the city of Coeur d'Alene, a tourist destination known for golfing (there are dozens of golf courses in the nearby area), sightseeing cruises, and a variety of resort hotels. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 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

Word History

Etymology

Verb

back-formation from sightseeing

First Known Use

Verb

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sightsee

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

sightsee

verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē 

sightsaw; sightseeing

: to go about seeing sights of interest

sightseer

-ˌsē-ər, 

-ˌsi(ə)r

noun