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sights

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsaɪts// UK //sˈaɪts// sights

n. famous or interesting places that people visit in a city or country. You usually go to see these when you are on holiday.

n. places of interest or noteworthy landmarks in a specific location, typically visited by tourists.


SIMPLE

We spent the whole day seeing the sights of London.

CONTEXTUAL

After checking into the hotel, they grabbed a map and headed downtown to see the local sights.

COMPLEX

While the museum is the city's most famous attraction, the hidden architectural sights in the old quarter offer a more authentic glimpse into the region's history.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to tourism; often paired with the verb 'see'.

Pitfall

We went to see the views of the city.We went to see the sights of the city.Learners often use 'views' to mean famous landmarks, but 'sights' is the correct term for tourist attractions.

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