Destination
/ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe place someone or something is going to.
/ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
We are planning a trip to a beautiful tropical destination.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a trip. The destination is the place you're going to visit, like a beach, a city, or a park. It's the spot on the map where your journey ends!
👶 For kids: The place you are going to go.
More Examples
The package was sent to its final destination.
The train pulled into the station, its final destination.
How It's Used
"The final destination of the cruise ship was the Bahamas."
"The package was marked for its destination: 123 Main Street."
"The weary traveler, after weeks of hardship, at last reached his destination."
The predetermined purpose or fate of something.
/ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
A purpose or goal for which someone or something is destined or intended.
He felt his destination was to become a teacher.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, 'destination' is about your life's purpose or what you're meant to do. It's like what you're working toward. For instance, helping people could be someone's life's destination.
👶 For kids: What you are supposed to do or become.
More Examples
Her destination in life was to help others.
The company's destination was to dominate the market.
How It's Used
"His life was dedicated to fulfilling his ultimate destination: to serve others."
"The philosophical debate centered on the human destination."
Idioms & expressions
Reached your destination
To arrive or complete a journey to a desired place.
"After a long flight, we finally reached our destination."
Final destination
The last stop or ultimate place to which something travels.
"The truck driver carefully checked the package to confirm its final destination."
From Latin *destinatio* ("a determination, a purpose"), from *destinare* ("to determine, destine"), from *de-* ("off, away") + *stare* ("to stand").
The word 'destination' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially referring to a decree or purpose.
Memory tip
Think of a map and the place you circle to show where you're going. That's your destination!
Practice
Word Origin
Root: destinare