destination

Meanings

• noun

  A place to which one travels, especially for a holiday or vacation.

  - "My family and I are planning a trip to our destination next week."
  - "Can you tell me the name of your destination for your upcoming vacation?"

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Pronunciation

1. /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650845"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with destination
adventure , nature , creature , venture

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Variants

List of all variants of destination that leads to same result
destination , destinations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'destiner', meaning 'to determine, designate'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest place name in the world, Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, is located in New Zealand and translates to 'the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the slider, climbed the mountain, the land-eater, played his nose flute to his loved one'.

2. The term 'destination' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. travel: The act of traveling from one place to another, often for the purpose of visiting a destination.

2. tourism: The industry concerned with the provision of services for tourists, including the accommodation, transport, and entertainment industries.

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Culture

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Destinations hold significant cultural and historical importance in various contexts. For instance, Rome is a popular tourist destination known for its ancient ruins and rich history. In literature, destinations have been used as settings in numerous works, such as J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

How to Memorize "destination"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map with a red pinpoint marking your desired destination.
   - Visualize yourself arriving at the destination and experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'destination' with the feeling of excitement and anticipation you have when planning a trip.
   - Think of a memorable destination you've visited and associate it with positive emotions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'destination' to help remember its meaning, such as 'Determining my next vacation spot is my ultimate goal'.

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