sightsee

verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē How to pronounce sightsee (audio)
past sightsaw ˈsīt-ˌsȯ How to pronounce sightsee (audio) ; present participle sightseeing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ How to pronounce sightsee (audio)

intransitive verb

: to go about seeing sights of interest
sightseer noun

Examples of sightsee in a Sentence

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There are also fewer crowds, making sightseeing a calmer, more enjoyable experience. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025 The app in particular prizes personal experience and advice; that’s led many of its users to trust the platform for itineraries on where to sightsee, shop and eat. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025 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. 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 See all Example Sentences for sightsee 

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sightseeing

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sightsee was in 1824

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“Sightsee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightsee. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

sightsee

verb
sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē How to pronounce sightsee (audio)
sightsaw; sightseeing
: to go about seeing sights of interest
sightseer
-ˌsē-ər
-ˌsi(ə)r
noun
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