Definition

To visit places of interest, especially while traveling, to enjoy and learn about them.

Example

During our vacation, we decided to sightsee around the city and visit all the famous landmarks.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about where to sightsee on our trip?

Yeah, I was thinking we could check out the famous landmarks.

That sounds great! I really want to sightsee around the old town.

Absolutely, there's so much history to explore there!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sightsee → It is formed from "sight" (from Old English *sīht*, meaning vision or the act of seeing) and "see" (from Old English *seon*, meaning to perceive with the eyes). The word "sightsee" means to go out and see places of interest, particularly in a tourist context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sight' as your ability to see and 'see' as the action of perceiving — together, they remind you that to sightsee is to go out and experience what you can see.

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