destination
[ des-tuh-ney-shuhn ]
/ ˌdɛs təˈneɪ ʃən /
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noun
the place to which a person or thing travels or is sent: Her destination was Rome.
the purpose for which something is destined.
adjective
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.
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Origin of destination
OTHER WORDS FROM destination
mul·ti·des·ti·na·tion, adjectiveWords nearby destination
de-Stalinization, de-Stalinize, destem, desterilize, de Stijl, destination, destine, destined, destiny, destitute, destitution
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British Dictionary definitions for destination
destination
/ (ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən) /
noun
the predetermined end of a journey or voyage
the ultimate end or purpose for which something is created or a person is destined
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