Definition of Sightsee

1. Verb. Visit famous or interesting sights.

Generic synonyms: Travel To, Visit
Derivative terms: Sightseeing, Sightseer

Definition of Sightsee

1. Verb. To go sightseeing, to visit places of interest in a city, town or geographical area. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sightsee

1. to visit and view places of interest [v -SAW, -SEEN, -SEEING, -SEES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sightsee

sightliest
sightline
sightlines
sightliness
sightlinesses
sightly
sightproof
sightread
sightreader
sightreading
sightreads
sights
sightsaw
sightscreen
sightscreens
sightsee (current term)
sightseeing
sightseen
sightseer
sightseers
sightsees
sightsing
sightsman
sightsmen
sightwise
sightworthy
sigil
sigillaria
sigillarias
sigillarid

Literary usage of Sightsee

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton (1913)
""Oh, of course; when I used to sightsee. Have you never been to Paris before?" "No, this is my first look-round. I came across in March." "In March? ..."

2. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1900)
"He was a diligent sightsee>,~ heard Burke speak, and saw Mrs. Siddons act ; admired clowns and conjurors at Sadler's Wells and shows of every variety at ..."

3. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"... look, glimpse; spec, notice, contemplation. sightsee, vi Spec, lionize, slum. 8. Referring to the faculty or power of seeing: vision, eyesight, seeing, ..."

4. Adventure Guide to St. Martin & St. Barts by Lynne M. Sullivan (2003)
"If you don't own your own boat, rent one for the day or week, or join a scheduled sightsee- ing/snorkeling/sunset cruise. Prices vary according the ..."

5. Cruising the Mediterranean: A Guide to the Ports of Call by Larry H. Ludmer (2007)
"As mentioned, trains connect the three destinations and that might be a better option for those who want to sightsee independently. ..."

6. Adventure Guide to Tampa Bay and Florida's West Coast by Chelle Koster Walton (2003)
"Naples In the Air sightsee, do rolls and other aerial maneuvers, toast the sunset with champagne, and even take the controls yourself with a retro ..."

7. Patriot-Improvers: Biographical Sketches of Members of the American by Whitfield Jenks Bell (1997)
"Roberts conscientiously visited the iron foundries of Birmingham and, fortunately, was able to travel and sightsee elsewhere with several other ..."

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