destination
noun
des·ti·na·tion
ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined
2
: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or predetermining
3
: a place to which one is journeying or to which something is sent
when the package has reached its destination
kept their destination secret
4
: a place worthy of travel or an extended visit
a popular tourist destination
—often used attributivelya destination restaurant
a destination resort
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But the Buckeye State has also emerged as an increasingly popular destination to call home, welcoming over 200,000 new out-of-state residents in 2022, most relocating from Florida.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
Stops include destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Catalina Island.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
While the charge in Venice is still in its experimental stage, other popular Italian tourism destinations like Lake Como, which has struggled with overcrowding for years, are watching closely.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
For over a decade now, Hallmark Channel has been our go-to destination for feel good holiday flicks.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2024
But on the island's northeast corner, charming Bar Harbor is a destination in its own right.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
For years, the British capital has ranked as the top destination among those looking for work—and this year was no different, according to a survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on the global workforce published Wednesday.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
After arriving at a tropical destination for a relaxing vacation, tragedy has unfortunately struck for various friends, families and couples who were visiting parts of the world.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 24 Apr. 2024
However, the rather glaring reality is that more than anything, Black women should experience the luxe Cali destination.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
Stops include destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Catalina Island.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
While the charge in Venice is still in its experimental stage, other popular Italian tourism destinations like Lake Como, which has struggled with overcrowding for years, are watching closely.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
For over a decade now, Hallmark Channel has been our go-to destination for feel good holiday flicks.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2024
But on the island's northeast corner, charming Bar Harbor is a destination in its own right.
—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
For years, the British capital has ranked as the top destination among those looking for work—and this year was no different, according to a survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on the global workforce published Wednesday.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
After arriving at a tropical destination for a relaxing vacation, tragedy has unfortunately struck for various friends, families and couples who were visiting parts of the world.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 24 Apr. 2024
However, the rather glaring reality is that more than anything, Black women should experience the luxe Cali destination.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destination. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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destination
noun
des·ti·na·tion
ˌdes-tə-ˈnā-shən
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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