destination

[ des-tuh-ney-shuhn ]

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.

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

/ 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

Other Words From

• multi·desti·nation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of destination¹

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

They choose their holiday destinations based on whether there are climbing centres nearby and watch climbing world cups together.

From BBC

The new hall promises to further enliven Grand Avenue as an arts destination.

From Los Angeles Times

They were destination points I wanted to explore.

From Los Angeles Times

The store is situated in a corner flagship location at Sunset Row, a new shopping destination with a unique collection of retail, restaurants and living spaces meant to be a cultural hub of the community.

From Los Angeles Times

Nothing was more personal, however, than George’s decision to jump from a moving train bound for an unknown destination.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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