sightseeing
Translation
sightseeing
Examples
We went sightseeing in the city.
We went sightseeing in the city.
Did you do any sightseeing on your trip?
Did you do any sightseeing on your trip?
Grammar Patterns
to go sightseeing to visit interesting places We went sightseeing in the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tourism, touring, exploring
Etymology
A compound word from 'sight' (a view) and 'seeing' (the act of looking). Literally 'seeing the sights'.
Memory Tips
The word is very literal: it's the act of going 'seeing' the 'sights' (interesting places).