Sightseer: meaning, definitions and examples
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sightseer
[ หsaษชtหsษชษr ]
traveling
A person who is visiting a place of interest as a tourist.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He wandered around the city like a typical sightseer, camera in hand.
- The sightseer marveled at the ancient ruins, soaking in the rich history of the site.
- She joined a group of fellow sightseers on a guided tour of the famous landmarks.
- The sightseer eagerly snapped photos of the breathtaking views from the observation deck.
- Being a sightseer allows you to discover new cultures and traditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "sightseer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น turista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Tourist
๐ฎ๐ฉ wisatawan
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ turysta
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆณๅ ๅฎข
๐ซ๐ท touriste
๐ช๐ธ turista
๐น๐ท turist
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด๊ด๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุฆุญ
๐จ๐ฟ turista
๐ธ๐ฐ turista
๐จ๐ณ ๆธธๅฎข
๐ธ๐ฎ turist
๐ฎ๐ธ ferรฐamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแ แแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ turist
๐ฒ๐ฝ turista
Word origin
The term 'sightseer' originated in the mid-18th century, combining the words 'sight' (referring to something worth seeing) and 'seer' (meaning one who sees). It gained popularity during the rise of tourism as people began to travel for leisure and exploration. Sightseers are known for their curiosity and interest in discovering new places and experiences.
See also: foresight, insight, nearsighted, oversight, sight, sighting, sightless, sightline, sights, sightseeing, unsightliness, unsightly.