sightseeing

1 of 2

noun

sight·​see·​ing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 

: the activity of visiting the famous or interesting places of an area : the act or pastime of seeing sights

We did a lot of sightseeing on our vacation.

We didn't go to the conference. We went sightseeing instead …

—Terry McMillan

sightseeing

2 of 2

adjective

: devoted to or used for seeing sights

Examples of sightseeing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Need a morning coffee, afternoon pick-me-up espresso, or want to cool off white a chilled glass of wine after a day of sightseeing in the hot Mediterranean sun? —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

With a snug fit and cushioned midsole, this shoe provides excellent comfort for everything from morning jogs to casual sightseeing. —Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2025

Post-pandemic, travelers are prioritizing experiences over sightseeing. —Tykesha Spivey Burton, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025

Jackson Square and the French Quarter take on an entirely different feel during the day and offer plenty of sightseeing opportunities and street performances. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1821, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sightseeing

• agreeing
• decreeing
• foreseeing
• nonbeing
• unseeing
• being
• feeing
• fleeing
• freeing
• keying
• peeing
• seeing

Kids Definition

sightseeing

adjective

sight·​see·​ing

-ˌsē-iŋ

: engaged in, devoted to, or used for seeing things and places of interest

a sightseeing bus

sightseeing noun