Synonyms for

Sights

Noun / saɪts / Another word for sights — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sights refer to things that are worth seeing or places that are of interest to tourists.

Synonyms & similar words

batch peck pot raft mess plenty sight mass spate ken survey vision view mickle deal muckle mountain spy passel pile heap mint slew stack hatful attractions landmarks wonders curiosities spectacles views scenes vistas panoramas prospects outlooks perspectives sceneries beauties gems treasures

Synonyms by register

Formal

views spectacles appearances phenomena

Informal

views stuff things what's going on

Literary

visions prospects scenes

Antonyms

blindness obscurity unawareness ignorance darkness

Common collocations

  • tourist sights
  • famous sights
  • local sights
  • tourist sights
  • worth seeing sights
  • sights and sounds
  • sights for sore eyes
  • sights of the city

Word family

noun sight
verb sight
adjective sightless
adverb sightlessly

Usage note

The word 'sights' often refers to things that are interesting or noteworthy to see, especially in a tourist context. It can also refer to the ability to see.

Compare "sights" with another word →

Example sentences

  1. We visited all the sights in London.
  2. The Eiffel Tower is one of the famous sights in Paris.
  3. The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful sights in the world.
  4. The Niagara Falls is a magnificent sight to behold.
  5. The pyramids of Egypt are ancient sights that attract millions of tourists every year.

Quotes

  • The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.
  • The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words