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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The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The destination was shown on the small screen attached to the seat in front of her. — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Getty One of the Hard Rock's staying powers comes from making that familiarity feel rooted in the destination. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Becoming a destination festival in less than a decade is what organizers see as proof of the genre’s influence. — Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 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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