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

Nick Potter, chief operating officer for ATG Entertainment, said he was excited to "create a world-class destination".

From BBC

“My goal is to turn Northwest Louisiana into the premier destination for film, music, and live entertainment on a national scale. All Roads Lead to Shreveport.”

From Los Angeles Times

Log in to your respective payroll systems, click through to the deposit information tab, and select that you wish to choose multiple destinations for your pay — either by percentage or by fixed-dollar amount.

From MarketWatch

Shipping companies manage containers much like airlines manage passengers with connecting flights and multiple destinations, with container terminals playing the role of a busy airport hub.

From The Wall Street Journal

It remains to be seen whether the break with European convention by the continent's most-visited country will spur other cultural destinations to follow suit.

From Barron's

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