sightseeing
noun/ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #11,322 most common English word
Meaning
the activity of visiting places of interest as a tourist.
Example sentence
During our trip to Kyoto, we spent the whole day sightseeing and visiting famous temples.
Synonyms & related words
- touring
- tourism
- exploring
- traveling
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