sightseeing
pronunciation
How to pronounce sightseeing in British English:
UK [ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ]
How to pronounce sightseeing in American English:
US [ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- going about to look at places of interest
Word Origin
- sightseeing (n.)
- also sight-seeing, 1821, from sight (see sights) + present participle of see (v.). Sight-see (v.) is from 1824. Sight-seer first recorded 1821.
Example
- 1. Sightseeing attraction is making its debut : the local landfill .
- 2. Conference participants were told to check security reports before venturing out for sightseeing .
- 3. Like most sightseeing trains , it is not an express service .
- 4. Would you recommend some places for sightseeing ?
- 5. I love this grand idea of paying homage to cinema while simultaneously sightseeing .