CEFR A2

sightseeing

noun

Meaning

The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday.

Examples

We spent our vacation sightseeing in Rome.
The tour includes a day of sightseeing.

Synonyms: visiting, touring, exploring, pilgrimage

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sightseeing (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/

Definition

The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday.

Examples

We spent our vacation sightseeing in Rome.
The tour includes a day of sightseeing.
She enjoys sightseeing more than relaxing on the beach.

How to Use sightseeing

go sightseeing (phrasal verb): To travel to a place to see its famous or interesting sights. — "We will go sightseeing tomorrow."
do sightseeing (phrasal verb): To visit interesting places as a tourist. — "They did sightseeing all day."

Synonyms of sightseeing

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