destination
nouncommon in dialogue
- United States//dɛstɪˈneɪʃən//
The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
noun
- 1
The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
arrive at your destination
- 2
archaicThe act of destining or appointing.
- 3
Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.
- 4
A goal.
This plan will help us reach our destination, victory in the election this fall.
Etymology
From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).
Forms
- plural
- destinations
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destination · The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
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