destination
Americannoun
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the place to which a person or thing travels or is sent.
Her destination was Rome.
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the purpose for which something is destined.
adjective
noun
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the predetermined end of a journey or voyage
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the ultimate end or purpose for which something is created or a person is destined
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
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Even Russia's invasion of Ukraine did not affect the major air hubs of the Middle East through which travellers to destinations in much of Asia almost always transit, he said.
From Barron's
The 24-year-old was stuck alongside the highway in the November chill until another driver came by to pick him up and deliver the load of frozen chicken to its destination.
However, he said those travelling through Qatar or the UAE to or from the likes of Thailand, India and Australia, had the right to be taken to their final destination.
From BBC
It's an experience which has seen rising interest - with 72% of people considering visiting darker sky destinations with star bathing experiences in a Booking.com survey of 27,000 travellers.
From BBC
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among carriers to pare back their schedules to destinations in the Middle East, citing safety concerns.
From BBC
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