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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Restaurant options include Pacific, the resort’s signature brasserie-style restaurant and bar featuring Australian spirits, as well as Amici, a Mediterranean dining destination.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Together they are designed to provide the 8.8 million pounds of thrust to propel Orion to deep-space destinations.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
In Volusia County, where Daytona Beach has long had a reputation for being a spring break party destination, Sheriff Mike Chitwood issued a stern warning.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Together they are designed to provide the 8.8 million pounds of thrust to propel Orion to deep-space destinations.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
In Volusia County, where Daytona Beach has long had a reputation for being a spring break party destination, Sheriff Mike Chitwood issued a stern warning.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 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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