Word
destination
Phoneticsdes·ti·na·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
UK/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01end of a journey
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the place where you are going or where a trip ends.
n. the place set for the end of a journey or the point aimed at during travel.
日本語:目的地※
“After driving for ten hours, we finally reached our holiday destination.”
“The airline expanded its network to include several remote tropical destinations that were previously inaccessible to commercial travellers.”
Usage
often used with the preposition 'to' or 'for'.
02delivery point
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the place where a letter or package is being sent.
n. the final location to which an item or shipment is dispatched.
日本語:宛先※
“The tracking number shows that the package has arrived at its destination.”
“The logistics coordinator ensured that each crate was clearly labelled with its final destination to prevent any delays at the international port.”
Usage
frequently appears in logistics and shipping contexts.
Antonyms
03purpose or design
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Formal · Literary
n. the specific purpose or use that something was made for.
n. the predetermined end, object, or ultimate design for which something is intended.
“The old church found a new destination as a community art gallery.”
“The philosopher argued that every living soul has a higher destination that transcends mere physical existence.”
Usage
usually uncountable in this abstract sense.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “destination” in context.
Verb
01. arrive at destination
“The ship is expected to arrive at its destination by tomorrow morning.”
verb + prep + noun
02. choose destination
“It took the couple a long time to choose a destination for their honeymoon.”
verb + noun
03. destination attracts
“The destination attracts thousands of visitors during the festival season.”
noun + verb
04. reach destination
“We finally reached our destination after driving for twelve hours.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. final destination
“Passengers must remain on the bus until it reaches its final destination.”
adj + noun
06. holiday destination
“The island is becoming a top holiday destination for families.”
adj + noun
07. popular destination
“Spain remains a popular destination for British tourists every summer.”
adj + noun
08. remote destination
“The travel agency specializes in trips to remote destinations in Asia.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. choice of destination
“Your choice of destination will depend on your budget and interests.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a top tourist destination
“Paris is consistently ranked as a top tourist destination worldwide.”
11. reach one's final destination
“The cargo took three weeks to reach its final destination in Africa.”
Etymology
From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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