noun
sightseeing
noun
1
Visiting and looking at places of interest, typically as a tourist.
"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.
Common pairings
go sightseeing
sightseeing tour
sightseeing trip
Word Forms
sightseeings plural
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Etymology
A compound of sight and seeing.