sightsee

verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē 

past sightsaw ˈsīt-ˌsȯ  ; present participle sightseeing ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 

intransitive verb

: to go about seeing sights of interest

sightseer

ˈsīt-ˌsē-ər 

-ˌsir

noun

Examples of sightsee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rasputin forced us to sightsee a bit – to take in our surroundings. —David Wysong, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sightseeing

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sightsee

verb

sight·​see ˈsīt-ˌsē 

sightsaw; sightseeing

: to go about seeing sights of interest

sightseer

-ˌsē-ər

-ˌsi(ə)r

noun