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

Marriage and a baby carriage are off the table; the journey matters, not the destination.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was a real destination for the community, tucked up in the hills,” noted MacLean.

From Los Angeles Times

The area is a popular destination during spring because Japan's world-renowned cherry trees are in full bloom, and can be admired with Mount Fuji in the background.

From BBC

The warning comes ahead of the February half term, when a greater number of British holidaymakers are expected to travel to the popular winter destination.

From BBC

Passengers have already reported hours-long waits at some destinations, at busy times, due to the new systems.

From BBC

Related Words

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