sightsee

[ sahyt-see ]

verb (used without object)

1. to go about seeing places and things of interest:

   In Rome, we only had two days to sightsee.

verb (used with object)

1. to go about seeing the major sights of:

   We had only two days to sightsee Rome.

sightsee

/ ˈsaɪtˌsiː /

verb

1. informal.
   to visit the famous or interesting sights of (a place)

Derived Forms

• ˈsightˌseer, noun

Other Words From

• sightseer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sightsee¹

1825–35; back formation from sightseer or sightseeing

Example Sentences

To Mr. Frommer, travel wasn’t just about sightseeing in foreign places; it was about seeing those places on their own terms, removing the membrane that separated them from us.

From New York Times

In a place where food can be pricey, it’s a budget-conscious salve to a grumbling stomach and a quick stop-off in between a busy sightseeing itinerary.

From Salon

A sightseeing tour company in San Diego is having to hit the brakes on rentals after about 30 of its vehicles, including several powered by lithium-ion batteries, went up in flames Thursday night, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

With incredible sightseeing, wineries, beaches and parks close by, it would be a shame not to venture out.

From Salon

For Calafiori, a sightseeing trip to London in January - which included a visit to the Emirates to watch an Arsenal game - would ultimately set him on the path to joining the Gunners.

From BBC

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