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Definition of sightseeing

sightseeing

/ˈsaɪtˌsiː.ɪŋ/
sight · see · ing
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• noun

1

The activity of visiting places of interest, such as historical monuments, landmarks, or natural wonders, in a particular location.

Example

"We spent our first afternoon in Rome doing some sightseeing around the ancient ruins."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, used for, or engaged in visiting places of interest as a tourist.

Example

"We boarded an open-top sightseeing bus to explore the historic district."

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• Rhymes for sightseeing

• Nearby Words

sightline
sightread
sightsee
sightseeing
sightseer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sightseeing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sightseeing
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