destination
des-tih-NAY-shun
/ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
In romance, 'destination weddings' or 'destination honeymoons' imply traveling to a specific, often scenic, location.
The story behind the word. From the Latin 'destinare,' meaning 'to make firm' or 'establish.' It suggests that a destination is the place where you finally 'stand firm' after traveling.
Word relationships
- goal: A goal is an abstract objective; a destination is a physical place.
- origin: The starting point of a journey.
Commonly confused with
- destiny: Destiny is a predetermined course of events (fate); destination is a physical location.
Word family
- destine (verb): To intend for a specific purpose or end.
Collocations
- tourist destination
- final destination
- destination wedding
Example sentences
- "Success is a journey, not a destination." A famous philosophical quote. (Ben Sweetland (often attributed to others))
- "Italy has become the top destination for couples seeking a romantic backdrop for their vows." Planning a wedding.
Memory hook
Your 'destiny' is to reach your 'destination'. Where you stand at the end.
When not to use
Don't use it for a random stop on a trip; it is the final goal of the journey.
Fun facts
- The word 'destination' was used in the 14th century to mean 'purpose' before it meant a physical place.
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