destination
noun
des·ti·na·tion
ˌde-stə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined
2
: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or predetermining
3
: a place to which one is journeying or to which something is sent
when the package has reached its destination
kept their destination secret
4
: a place worthy of travel or an extended visit
a popular tourist destination
—often used attributivelya destination restaurant
a destination resort
Examples of destination in a Sentence
After stopping for lunch, we continued on toward our destination.
The package reached its destination two days later.
He enjoys traveling to remote and exotic destinations.
We traveled through three states before reaching our final destination.
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The shopping-dining destination CityPlace in Downtown West Palm is always growing with new shops and boutiques, with mainstream fashion favorites like Alo, Reformation, Anthropologie and Lululemon, and home stores such as Perigold and Crate & Barrel.
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Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
With its raw natural beauty and rich culture, the Hawaiian Islands often rank among the most expensive destinations in the nation.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny’s historic 30-day No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency drew over 250,000 attendees, solidifying Puerto Rico as a premier entertainment destination.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
The inn is conveniently located in downtown Brenham, just a short walk from various restaurants, art galleries, and shopping destinations.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
With its raw natural beauty and rich culture, the Hawaiian Islands often rank among the most expensive destinations in the nation.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny’s historic 30-day No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency drew over 250,000 attendees, solidifying Puerto Rico as a premier entertainment destination.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
The inn is conveniently located in downtown Brenham, just a short walk from various restaurants, art galleries, and shopping destinations.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destination. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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destination
noun
des·ti·na·tion
ˌdes-tə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the purpose for which something is destined
2
: an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or deciding beforehand
3
: a place which is the goal of a journey or to which something is sent
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