destination
gb/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 2600
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Place someone is traveling to
The place where someone or something is going.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something]'s destination
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'destination' with 'destiny'; 'destination' refers to a place, while 'destiny' refers to fate or what will happen in the future.
Synonyms
goal (Can mean an aim or target in general, not necessarily a physical place.)
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terminus (Used mainly for the last stop on a transportation route.)
Antonyms
origin (Refers to the starting point rather than the end point of a journey.)
Collocations
final destination
|popular destination
|holiday destination
|tourist destination
|reach a destination
Themes
travel
|transportation
|daily life
Examples
- Paris was our final destination after two weeks of travel.
- The train arrived at its destination on time.
- Hawaii is a popular vacation destination for tourists worldwide.
- We finally reached our destination after driving all night.
- The package is on its way to its destination in New York.
Learner examples
- London is my travel destination.
- This bus goes to my destination.
- We reached our destination at noon.
- The beach is a nice holiday destination.
Noun
B1
entity
2
Intended end point of process
The planned end point of something happening or moving.
Usage pattern:
[something]'s destination
Common mistake:
Learners may only think of physical places and forget that 'destination' can also mean an end point in digital or process contexts.
Synonyms
target (Often used for goals in processes or actions, not only physical locations.)
Antonyms
source (Refers to the starting point of the process or transmission.)
Collocations
data destination
|message destination
|delivery destination
Themes
technology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The email could not be delivered because the destination address was invalid.
- Please select the file's destination folder before saving.
- The missile missed its intended destination.
Learner examples
- The letter went to the wrong destination.
- Set the printer's destination before printing.
- The email reached its destination quickly.
Grammar
Dictionary form
destination
IPA
GB/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
des - tin - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: destination
- Plural: destinations
Word family
Forms
destinations
noun
Core family
destiny
noun B2
destined
adjective
Advanced or less common
destine
verb
Expressions
final destination
1/fˈaɪnəl dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Last place reached on a journey
The last place you arrive at after traveling or moving through other places.
Examples
- After several stops, Tokyo was our final destination.
- The truck driver unloaded the goods at their final destination.
holiday destination
1/hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Place for vacation travel
A place where people go for their holiday trips.
Examples
- Spain is a top holiday destination in Europe.
- They chose Greece as their holiday destination this year.
popular destination
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Place many people visit
A place that many people like to go to, especially for holidays or events.
Examples
- Bali is a popular destination for honeymooners.
- The park has become a popular destination for families.
tourist destination
1/tˈʊɹɪst dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Place people travel to for fun
A place where many people go for holidays or trips.
Examples
- Rome is a famous tourist destination.
- Hawaii is a top tourist destination.
- The island has grown as a tourist destination over the years.
- The island has grown into an important tourist destination.