Definition

A person who visits places of interest, especially for pleasure or tourism.

Example

The sightseer took many photos of the famous landmarks during her vacation.

Conversation

I saw a group of sightseers at the park today.

Really? What were they looking at?

They were taking pictures of the fountain and the flowers.

Sounds like they were having a great time exploring!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sightseer → It is formed from "sight" (from Old English "sīeht", meaning the act of seeing or view) and "seer" (from Old English "seon", meaning one who sees). The word "sightseer" refers to a person who goes out to see sights or views, typically in a tourist context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is going out to 'see' ('sight') interesting places — that's what a sightseer does.

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