sightseeing

sightseeing Definition

sight·see·ing (-sē′iŋ)

noun

the act of visiting places and things of interest, for pleasure, education, etc.

adjective

for or engaged in seeing sights

sightseeing Related Forms

sight′·seer (-sē′ər) noun

sightseeing Synonyms

vacationing, excursion, tour; see touring 2, travel 1.

sightseeing Usage Examples

Converse of object

spend: The remainder of the day was spent sightseeing locally then back to the hotel.
combine: Since qualifying as a London guide, I like to combine sightseeing with touring and look for as much variety of work as possible.
enjoy: Enjoy sightseeing, shopping for bargains or just relaxing in a host of exotic locations.
guide: We spend three days guided sightseeing in Lhasa, acclimatizing to the altitude of the Forbidden City.
include: Day 6 - More included sightseeing around Angkor Wat this morning.

Adjective modifier

optional: Days 10 & 11 Time at leisure for optional sightseeing, dining around or simply shopping!
planned: These directional aspects do not affect the planned sightseeing or tour highlights.
busy: After a busy time sightseeing, the guests ' lounge is an ideal place in which to relax.

Modifies a noun

tour: Day 6 Seattle Join a sightseeing tour of Seattle.
excursion: He had not been gone long when Ewan and Leon returned from a sightseeing excursion of the town.
trip: He had visited London with his wife on a European sightseeing trip.
attraction: In a central location which is convenient for many sightseeing attractions shopping theaters.
cruise: Sightseeing busses diamond holiday cruise found and a similar cruise in northern europe long beach california.
bus: Sightseeing busses found students on break for its Ireland Boating Holidays winter.

Noun used with modifier

full-day: Day 6 Full-day sightseeing in Jaipur including the Amber Fort and the City Palace and Observatory.
helicopter: Super car experiences, tank and off-road driving days, flying lessons, helicopter sightseeing flights and much, much more.
afternoon: Visit a cheese farm and see how clogs are made on our afternoon sightseeing tour.
morning: Day 5 A morning sightseeing tour to discover Ireland's Capital City.
city: A city sightseeing tour is included during your stay.
leisure: B Day 3 Edinburgh at leisure Morning sightseeing shows us Princes Street, the Royal Mile and views the castle.

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