destination

noun
/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

Example

“arrive at your destination”

Other meanings

Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.
The act of destining or appointing.

Synonyms

finish
goal

Related words

destinational
destinationless
ecodestination
multidestination
nondestination
destination board
destination fee
destination wedding
final destination
tourist destination

Example sentences

“Improvement is a process, not a destination.”
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Word history

From Latin "dēstinātiō".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “destination” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.