destination

[ des-tuh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. the place to which a person or thing travels or is sent:

   Her destination was Rome.

2. the purpose for which something is destined.

adjective

1. noting an attraction or event that people are willing to travel a long distance to get to, either because it is very good or distinctive or because it is located in a popular and interesting place:

   destination restaurants and resorts;

   a destination wedding in the Caribbean.

destination

/ ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the predetermined end of a journey or voyage
2. the ultimate end or purpose for which something is created or a person is destined

Other Words From

• multi·desti·nation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of destination¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin dēstinātiōn-, stem of dēstinātiō “establishment, purpose,” from dēstināt(us) “established” (past participle of dēstināre “to determine, establish”; destine ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

Britain is one of the destinations he has in mind, along with the Netherlands and Germany.

From BBC

Nearing their destination, the excited couple were unable to find the dome and Samantha pulled up to a pub to ask for directions to what she assumed would be a local landmark.

From BBC

In reality, however, people walk to various destinations daily, so the scope of walking infrastructure is far broader.

From BBC

While many of the most popular destinations for Americans are not easy to move to, there are plenty of other countries that make it easier.

From Salon

Abkhazia was historically known as a holiday destination for the Soviet elite, and since being recognised by Moscow and its allies, has maintained a Russian presence.

From BBC

Related Words

• harbor
• haven
• station
• stop
• target
• terminal