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.
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The resort offers complimentary transportation to local destinations and attractions.
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Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
For some, the appeal of booking a trip to Mediterranean destinations like Italy, Greece and Spain in July and August has lost its shine.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
This year, the retailer, known as the fragrance destination, has partnered with YSL Beauty for the event.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Philadelphia Eagles Earlier in the offseason, the Eagles were viewed as one of the top potential trade destinations for Myles Garrett.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
For some, the appeal of booking a trip to Mediterranean destinations like Italy, Greece and Spain in July and August has lost its shine.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
This year, the retailer, known as the fragrance destination, has partnered with YSL Beauty for the event.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Philadelphia Eagles Earlier in the offseason, the Eagles were viewed as one of the top potential trade destinations for Myles Garrett.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for destination
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destination. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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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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