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destination

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃən/

Forms: destinations

destination means: The place someone is going to, or where something is being sent.

noun

JOURNEY ENDB1

The place someone is going to, or where something is being sent.

  • Our destination is Rome.
  • We reached our destination after dark.
  • Which destinations does this airline serve?

Similar words: end point

Common phrases: holiday destination, final destination, reach your destination

GOALC1

Something you hope to achieve at the end of your efforts.

  • Success was her destination.
  • Their shared destination was a fairer society.
  • The team saw victory as its final destination.

Similar words: goal, aim

Common phrases: ultimate destination, shared destination, reach your destination

Questions about destination

What does destination mean?

The place someone is going to, or where something is being sent.

What is destination in other languages?

Türkçe: varış yeri · Español: destino · Français: destination · Deutsch: Ziel · Italiano: destinazione · 日本語: 目的地

How do you pronounce destination?

It is pronounced /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃən/.

How do you use destination in a sentence?

Our destination is Rome. We reached our destination after dark.

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