destination
dehs-tih-NAY-shuhn
Destination (noun) means the place someone or something is travelling to or being sent to. Example: “We reached our destination just before the sun went down.”
noun
1
The place someone or something is travelling to or being sent to.
"We reached our destination just before the sun went down."
"Their final destination was a small village in the Alps."
"Please label the parcel with the correct destination address."
2
A place that people specifically choose to visit, especially for a holiday.
"The island has become a favourite destination for walkers and bird watchers."
"Lisbon is now a top destination for weekend city breaks."
"Bali is a popular honeymoon destination."
How to use destination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhere you're headed, or where something ends up.
Common pairings
final destination
holiday destination
destination address
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Etymology
From Latin destinatio, from destinare, "to make firm, to determine".
Related words
Rhymes for destination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “destination” mean?
The word “destination” means the place someone or something is travelling to or being sent to. In plain terms, where you're headed, or where something ends up.
How do you pronounce “destination”?
“Destination” is pronounced dehs-tih-NAY-shuhn (/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “destination” in a sentence?
Here is “destination” used in a sentence: “Their final destination was a small village in the Alps.”
What part of speech is “destination”?
“Destination” is a noun.
Where does the word “destination” come from?
The word “destination” comes from Latin. From Latin destinatio, from destinare, "to make firm, to determine".
Is “destination” a common word?
“Destination” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “destination” have?
“Destination” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the place someone or something is travelling to or being sent to.
What is the difference between "destination" and "journey"?
A "destination" is the place someone or something is travelling to, the endpoint of a trip. A "journey" is the act of travelling itself, the process of getting from one place to the destination.
What is the difference between "destination" and "location"?
A "destination" is specifically the place you are heading toward or being sent to. A "location" is simply where something is situated, which may or may not be where anyone is travelling.
What preposition is used with "destination"?
You travel "to" a destination, and something can be a destination "for" a certain purpose, as in "a popular destination for hikers." You would not say "destination at."
What are common collocations with "destination"?
Frequent pairings include "final destination," "tourist destination," "holiday destination," and "travel destination." The last three reflect the sense of a place people specifically choose to visit.
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