past sightsaw
ˈsīt-ˌsȯ 
; present participle sightseeing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ
; present participle sightseeing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ
: to go about seeing sights of interest
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More than 25 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.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
While on vacation, there are few things less physically and emotionally painful than having sore feet that stop you from being able to sightsee to your heart’s desire.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
What to Consider Located in the well-heeled Orchard neighborhood, the hotel is removed from tourist attractions and less suited for travelers who want to sightsee.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024
Here’s how to shop and sightsee in Istanbul, according to Nackiyé‘s founders, the Kocabıyıkoğlu sisters.
—Feride Yalav-Heckeroth, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Sep. 2024
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
While on vacation, there are few things less physically and emotionally painful than having sore feet that stop you from being able to sightsee to your heart’s desire.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
What to Consider Located in the well-heeled Orchard neighborhood, the hotel is removed from tourist attractions and less suited for travelers who want to sightsee.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024
Here’s how to shop and sightsee in Istanbul, according to Nackiyé‘s founders, the Kocabıyıkoğlu sisters.
—Feride Yalav-Heckeroth, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Sightsee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightsee. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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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