Synonyms for

Destination

Verb / ˌdestʌˈneɪʃʌn / / ˌdestɪˈneɪʃʌn / Another word for destination — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

Synonyms & similar words

goal finish nameandaddress terminus address end terminus target objective goal aim purpose intent design ambition aspiration dream hope ideal mission landing-place stop port home

Synonyms by register

Formal

objective goal terminus final point

Informal

spot place hangout whereabouts

Literary

haven port of call rendezvous

Antonyms

origin source start beginning departure birthplace

Common collocations

  • final destination
  • dream destination
  • popular destination
  • travel destination
  • desired destination
  • next destination
  • reach destination
  • arrive at destination

Word family

noun destination
verb destine

Usage note

While 'destination' is a common noun, its verb form 'destine' is less frequent and often sounds archaic or poetic, meaning to preordain or set aside for a specific purpose.

Example sentences

  1. 1. We finally reached our destination after a long journey.
  2. 2. Our family's destination for vacation this year is Hawaii.
  3. 3. The package had a wrong destination and was delivered to the wrong address.
  4. 4. The astronauts landed on the moon, which was their destination.
  5. 5. The destination of the train was New York City.

Quotes

  • 1. The journey is the reward.
  • - Taoist saying
  • 2. Life is a journey, not a destination.

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