sightseeing
Sightseeing (noun) means visiting and looking at places of interest, typically as a tourist. Example: “We spent the first day sightseeing around the old town.”
How to use sightseeing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTouring around to look at interesting or famous places.
Word forms
sightseeings plural
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We spent the first day _____ around the old town.
Etymology
A compound of sight and seeing.
Synonyms
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What does “sightseeing” mean?
The word “sightseeing” means visiting and looking at places of interest, typically as a tourist. In plain terms, touring around to look at interesting or famous places.
How do you use “sightseeing” in a sentence?
Here is “sightseeing” used in a sentence: “We spent the first day sightseeing around the old town.”
What part of speech is “sightseeing”?
“Sightseeing” is a noun.
Is “sightseeing” a common word?
“Sightseeing” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.