English Explanatory Dictionary

destination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
  2. The act of destining or appointing.
  3. Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.

Pronunciation

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ en-us-destination.ogg

Word forms

destination destinations

Etymology

From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).

Related words

destinate destine destiny

Derived words

destinational destination board destination fee destinationless destination wedding ecodestination final destination multidestination nondestination tourist destination tourist-oriented destination sign
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