sightseeing
|sight/see/ing|
A2
/ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/
(sightsee)
visiting places
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sightseeing' originates from the English words 'sight' and 'see', where 'sight' meant 'a view or scene' and 'see' meant 'to perceive with the eyes'.
Historical Evolution
'sightseeing' evolved from the combination of 'sight' and 'see', which were used in Middle English as 'sight' and 'seen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to see sights', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visiting places of interest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35