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 Word Forms

• multidestination 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

Residents are already familiar with the green bins, which were long reserved for lawn clippings and other yard waste but now are the destination for food scraps as well.

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"They didn't allow the plane to go before confiscating the medication from the patients and releasing it on the conveyor belt when we got to the destination," said Jon Robson of online cannabis clinic Mamedica.

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South Africa's home affairs ministry said 130 of the group entered the country, while the remaining 23 took onward flights to other destinations.

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"We have been unable to source sufficient replacement road transport and cannot guarantee customers will be able to reach their destination."

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For a unique trip, you could even explore inland destinations with a stay at a hotel in Buriram.

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Related Words

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