destination

word

/ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
des-tuh-NAY-shuhn
/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
des-ti-NAY-shuhn

Definition

The place where someone or something is going or is sent. It is often used for travel, trips, shipping, and plans.

Usage & Nuances

Common collocations include 'final destination', 'holiday destination', 'tourist destination', and 'reach your destination'. It is more specific than 'place' and is especially common in travel and transport contexts. In everyday speech, people often say 'where you're going' instead of 'destination'.

Example Sentences

Paris is our destination for the summer trip.

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Please write your destination on the form.

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The bus reached its destination at noon.

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Once we picked a destination, planning the rest of the trip was easy.

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This beach town has become a popular destination for remote workers.

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We were so tired that we just wanted to get to our destination and sleep.

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