How to Use sightsee in a Sentence

sightsee

verb
  • While numbers are on the rise, there are still ways to sightsee in peace.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
  • Rasputin forced us to sightsee a bit – to take in our surroundings.
    — David Wysong, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024
  • This isn’t the first time a tourist in Italy has flouted the rules while sightseeing this year.
    — Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Pack one to wear for sightseeing first thing in the morning or for sunset cocktails on a windy beach.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
  • For those who want to sightsee and temple hop, this is probably the city's best option to do so.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • That leaves only a few hours to sightsee before the return journey.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • That's between 5 and 8 months out to sea but with multiple port calls to sightsee.
    — Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2021
  • While out sightseeing one day, her iPhone slipped from her fingers and landed in one of the canals.
    — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2019
  • The guides even provide detailed advice on favorite places to eat, drink, shop and sightsee.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • With all-inclusives, most time is spent on the property rather than sightseeing off-site.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
  • From short hops on sightseeing trains to multi-day excursions aboard sleeper cars.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Both teams enjoyed the experience, taking side trips to hike and sightsee.
    — Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Expect to spend at least 40 minutes making the drive, and that's without any stops to hike or sightsee.
    — Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2021
  • This shoe is lightweight and easy to pack, keeping you sightseeing comfortably.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Passengers arrive ready for business or sightseeing the first day.
    — Marilyn Jones, Philly.com, 6 July 2018
  • Although there appears to be no horseback riding available, there are plenty of places to hike, bike, golf, and sightsee.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2021
  • Iowa took the hour drive to New York on Thursday to take in a Broadway show and sightsee.
    — Doug Feinberg, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
  • For Patterson, driving for Uber is like sightseeing with strangers, all day long.
    — Samantha Swindler, OregonLive.com, 19 Aug. 2017
  • Clean and sleek, they can be worn around to sightsee, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.
    — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
  • Outdoor movies in a park or free drive-ins, free museums, free concert series, afternoon or evening strolls to sightsee to name a few.
    — Taryn Bushrod, Essence, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Typically, motorists may not drive into the park; commercial buses are the main way to sightsee.
    — Rachel Walker, Philly.com, 20 Oct. 2017
  • The Scouts also traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to sightsee and camp.
    — Margarita Cambest, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2017
  • The Ramseys stopped to sightsee but spent much of their time on the road, nervously watching their speed and battery levels to avoid getting stuck.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
  • However, many expect to be paid as if nothing happened because tourists thought of their safety, by not sightseeing and staying away.
    — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 21 July 2019
  • It is said that the pastor declared the ground free for both Christians and Muslims to worship as well as others who may want to sightsee.
    — Mariam Sule, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2022
  • The two were believed to have been sightseeing throughout British Columbia when they were killed, said Sgt.
    — Madeline McGee, Anchorage Daily News, 20 July 2019
  • This summer, London is also home to major tourist events beyond people looking to sightsee throughout the city.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024
  • The tour was designed for the adventurous types who prefer to sightsee Dubai’s famous coastline in a more exciting way.
    — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 10 Oct. 2019
  • Sightseeing in the District Even presidents and first ladies can marvel at the beauty of the capital.
    — Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 23 Mar. 2017
  • Below, read Charlotte and Bernadette’s recommendations for where to eat, shop, stay, and sightsee in Antwerp.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 June 2026

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