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 …—
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Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The post showed the longtime friends sightseeing in the French capital, with one snap taken in front of the Eiffel Tower and another in front of the Seine.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Your partner might have a surprise for you that involves sightseeing.
—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter is currently touring across Europe, bringing her Short & Sweet show across the pond and enjoying a little sightseeing in the process.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
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This boutique hotel is located on the banks of the Mae Ping River and provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing afternoon after a morning of sightseeing.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The post showed the longtime friends sightseeing in the French capital, with one snap taken in front of the Eiffel Tower and another in front of the Seine.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Your partner might have a surprise for you that involves sightseeing.
—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter is currently touring across Europe, bringing her Short & Sweet show across the pond and enjoying a little sightseeing in the process.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sightseeing
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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