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destinations

 

[ ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel

Places to which someone is going or being sent.

Synonyms

locations, places, spots

Examples of usage

  • The hotel offers a shuttle service to popular tourist destinations.
  • The travel agency specializes in exotic destinations around the world.
Context #2 | Noun

tourism

Popular or well-known places that people visit for leisure or vacation.

Synonyms

getaway locations, holiday destinations, vacation spots

Examples of usage

  • Paris and Rome are famous destinations for tourists.
  • The Caribbean is a top destination for beach lovers.

Translations

Translations of the word "destinations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destinos

🇮🇳 गंतव्य

🇩🇪 Ziele

🇮🇩 tujuan

🇺🇦 пункти призначення

🇵🇱 cele

🇯🇵 目的地

🇫🇷 destinations

🇪🇸 destinos

🇹🇷 hedefler

🇰🇷 목적지

🇸🇦 وجهات

🇨🇿 cíle

🇸🇰 ciele

🇨🇳 目的地

🇸🇮 cilji

🇮🇸 áfangastaðir

🇰🇿 мақсаттар

🇬🇪 მიღწევის ადგილები

🇦🇿 məqsədlər

🇲🇽 destinos

Etymology

The word 'destination' originates from the Latin word 'destinatio', which means 'purpose, appointment, or destination'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the place to which someone is going or being sent. In the context of travel and tourism, 'destinations' have become synonymous with popular or well-known places that people visit for leisure or vacation.

See also: predestination.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,531, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.