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Definition of sightsee

sightsee

/ˈsaɪtˌsiː/
sight · see
Adjective:sightseeing
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Past Simple:sightsaw
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Past Participle:sightseen
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Present Participle:sightseeing
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sightsee Lexical Profile

sightsee Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To visit places of interest, such as historical monuments, landmarks, or natural wonders, for pleasure as a tourist.

Example

"After the conference ended on Friday, the delegates had two full days to sightsee around the historic capital."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Although "sightsee" is a valid verb, English speakers much more commonly use the participial form in the phrase "go sightseeing" rather than conjugating the finite verb (such as "sightseed" or "sightsaw").

• Nearby Words

sightlessness
sightline
sightread
sightsee
sightseeing
sightseer
sightsing

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century as a back-formation from the earlier compound nouns "sightseeing" and "sightseer." Both components trace back to Old English roots: "sihth" (a thing seen or faculty of sight) and "seon" (to behold or look).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sightsee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sightsee
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