destination

noun

des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce destination (audio)
Synonyms of destination
1
: a place to which one is journeying or to which something is sent
when the package has reached its destination
kept their destination secret
2
: a place worthy of travel or an extended visit
a popular tourist destination
—often used before another noun
a destination restaurant
a destination resort
3
: the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined
4
: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or predetermining

Examples of destination in a Sentence

After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward our destination. The package reached its destination two days later. He enjoys traveling to remote and exotic destinations. We traveled through three states before reaching our final destination.
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Garcia-Herrero said Europe's leverage largely rests on its position as a major destination market and the presence of large shipping companies that have avoided the Arctic because of environmental and commercial risks. — Lee Ying Shan,matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Several Sacramento supermarkets double as sit-down or takeout destinations, from Laotian food at South Area Market in Fruitridge to Afghan qabli pallow at All Mart in Fulton and bento boxes at Oto’s Marketplace in Freeport. — Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 In destinations where reliable information is scarce online, the agency should rely on local partners to confirm those details for the route and dates. — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Burberry said a centerpiece will be the Trench Arcade, a dedicated destination highlighting the craftsmanship behind Burberry’s signature design. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for destination

Word History

Etymology

see destine

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Time Traveler
The first known use of destination was in 1598

Rhymes for destination

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Browse Nearby Words

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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destination. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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destination

noun
des·​ti·​na·​tion ˌdes-tə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce destination (audio)
1
: the purpose for which something is destined
2
: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or deciding beforehand
3
: a place which is the goal of a journey or to which something is sent

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