What does "destination" mean?

1. (end of a journey) the place where you are going or where a trip ends. 2. (delivery point) the place where a letter or package is being sent. 3. (purpose or design) the specific purpose or use that something was made for.

How do you use "destination"?

often used with the preposition 'to' or 'for'. frequently appears in logistics and shipping contexts. usually uncountable in this abstract sense.

destination

US //ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən// UK //dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən// des·ti·na·tion

1 end of a journey (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the place where you are going or where a trip ends.

the place set for the end of a journey or the point aimed at during travel.

Example

After driving for ten hours, we finally reached our holiday destination.

Example

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'.
2 delivery point (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the place where a letter or package is being sent.

the final location to which an item or shipment is dispatched.

Example

The tracking number shows that the package has arrived at its destination.

Example

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.
- address
- receiver
- origin

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3 purpose or design (n.)
C2 Proficiency Formal Literary

the specific purpose or use that something was made for.

the predetermined end, object, or ultimate design for which something is intended.

Example

The old church found a new destination as a community art gallery.

Example

The philosopher argued that every living soul has a higher destination that transcends mere physical existence.

Usage

usually uncountable in this abstract sense.

Origin

From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).