destination

[des-tuh-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. the place to which a person or thing travels or is sent.

   Her destination was Rome.

2. the purpose for which something is destined.

adjective

1. noting an attraction or event that people are willing to travel a long distance to get to, either because it is very good or distinctive or because it is located in a popular and interesting place.

   destination restaurants and resorts;

   a destination wedding in the Caribbean.

destination

/ ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the predetermined end of a journey or voyage

2. the ultimate end or purpose for which something is created or a person is destined

Other Word Forms

• multidestination adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of destination¹

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

The journey took several months, but - on reaching their final destination - she found a bunch of flowers waiting for her.

From BBC

To pay with cash, Uber customers can select a cash option while booking their trip and hand their payment to the driver after reaching their destination.

From Los Angeles Times

Add to that spirit of efficiency the fact that for increasingly budget-conscious U.S. media outlets, sending reporters to Toronto can often be a more cost-effective choice than pricier destinations such as Cannes, Telluride or Venice.

From Los Angeles Times

The world's biggest destination for illegal streams of live sports events has been shut down, according to a leading anti-piracy group.

From BBC

Even for the most seasoned 'Wales Away' veterans, Kazakhstan has been a destination with a difference.

From BBC

Related Words

• harbor 
• haven 
• station 
• stop 
• target 
• terminal