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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

/ ˌɛɪˈԱɪʃə /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܱt·t·ԲtDz adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of destination1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin ŧپپō-, stem of ŧپپō “establishment, purpose,” from ŧپ(ܲ) “established” (past participle of ŧپ “to determine, establish”; destine ) + -ion
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China is already Brazil's largest export destination, followed by the US.

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I either brought it along or made it once I settled at my destination.

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Popular destinations including Shake Shack, Red Lobster and Rubio’s Coastal Grill all closed locations last year amid a reduction in consumer spending driven by inflation.

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McFarland referenced the planning challenges on Wednesday and claimed Fyre has since received interest from “several Caribbean destinations eager to host.”

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Wrexham had already been mentioned as a possible destination before the announcement and their rise, from the National League to within two wins of a Championship place, is similar to Vardy's own personal journey.

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