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sightseeing

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsaɪtˈsiɪŋ// UK //sˈaɪtsiːɪŋ// sight·see·ing

n. the activity of visiting famous or interesting places while you are on holiday. You usually do this to see monuments, museums, or beautiful views.

n. the activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location, typically for pleasure or cultural education.


SIMPLE

We spent the whole day sightseeing in the city center.

CONTEXTUAL

After a morning of sightseeing at the cathedral, we stopped for lunch at a local bistro.

COMPLEX

The tour package balances structured sightseeing at historical landmarks with ample free time for travelers to explore the local markets independently.

Synonyms
Origin

From sight + seeing.

Usage

Often used as a gerund noun; frequently pairs with the verb 'go' ('go sightseeing').

Pitfall

We did some sightseeingsWe did some sightseeingSightseeing is uncountable and does not have a plural form.

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