destination

American  

[des-tuh-ney-shuhn] / ˌdɛs təˈneɪ ʃən /

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.

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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 British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• multidestination adjective

Etymology

Origin of destination

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

The cafe has become a destination for Harry Potter fans visiting the city.

From BBC

It was up by 4.4% across all UK retail destinations including high streets and shopping centres compared to the same day last year, according to data from MRI Software.

From BBC

This area lies in Mars' mid latitudes and is already being considered as a possible destination for future human landings.

From Science Daily

Before then, it was one of the top destinations in Europe for Russian fuel exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whatever the original disposition and destination of these paintings, their survival is something of a miracle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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