destination

UK /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ US /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

arrive at your destination

The act of destining or appointing.

Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

eventual, final, ultimate

favourite, popular

Paris has been my favourite destination since I first visited five years ago.

ideal, perfect

intended

After missing our exit, we finally arrived at our intended destination an hour late.

exotic

holiday, tourist

Many families choose Spain as their favourite holiday destination during the summer months.

unknown

VERB + DESTINATION

arrive at, reach

After driving for eight hours, we finally arrived at our destination.

PREP

to a/the ~

We finally arrived to our destination after driving for eight hours.

~ for

Thailand has become a favourite destination for backpackers exploring Southeast Asia.

PHRASES

the country/port/state of destination

After a long flight, passengers finally arrived in the country of destination and cleared immigration.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the ultimate goal for which something is done

terminus

noun — written directions for finding some location

address

noun — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

arrive at your destination

Wiktionary

Round-trip fares to each destination are as follows.

Tatoeba · #21737

I took the bus in order to reach the destination before it got dark.

Tatoeba · #28445

At last, we reached our destination.

Tatoeba · #39901

What's the destination of this ship?

Tatoeba · #58096

International postal rates differ according to destination.

Tatoeba · #241428

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, destination is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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