destination

/,desti'neiʃn/
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destination

The hikers finally reached their destination at the mountain summit.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The place to which someone or something is going or being sent: The endpoint of a journey or the intended recipient of a shipped item.
    • The ultimate goal or purpose for which something is intended or done: The final aim or objective of an action or process.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Our final destination is a small village in the mountains.
    • The package reached its destination three days early.
    • After years of hard work, earning a degree was her destination.
    • The train's destination is displayed on the screen.
Advanced Usage
  • "Final destination": The ultimate stopping point of a journey.

    • After several layovers, Tokyo was our final destination.
  • "Destination wedding": A wedding held in a location away from the couple's usual residence, often a vacation spot.

    • They are planning a destination wedding in Hawaii.
  • "To reach one's destination": To arrive at the intended place or achieve a goal.

    • It took us hours to reach our destination due to the traffic.
Variants and Related Words
  • Destine (verb): To intend or choose for a particular purpose or end.

    • She seemed destined for greatness from a young age.
  • Destined (adjective): Having a future that has been decided or planned beforehand.

    • He felt he was destined to become a musician.
  • Destination file/folder (noun - computing): The file or directory where data is to be saved or moved.

    • Select a destination folder for the downloaded files.
Synonyms
  • Goal: The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
  • Endpoint: The final stage of a process or the point at which something ends.
  • Terminus: The end of a transportation line or travel route.
Related Phrases
  • Port of destination: The final port where a ship unloads its cargo.

    • The ship's port of destination is Rotterdam.
  • Tourist destination: A place popular with visitors for its attractions.

    • Paris is a major tourist destination.
Idioms
  • A destination in itself: A place or experience so worthwhile that the journey to it is secondary.

    • The restaurant is so excellent, it's a destination in itself.
  • The journey is the destination: An idea emphasizing that the process or experience of traveling is more important than reaching the endpoint.

    • For them, hiking is about the experience; the journey is the destination.
destination

The hikers finally reached their destination at the mountain summit.

Noun
  1. written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
  2. the ultimate goal for which something is done
  3. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
    • a crowd assembled at the finish
    • he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view