visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər 

ˈviz-tər

: one that visits

especially : one that makes formal visits of inspection

Synonyms of visitor

• guest

Examples of visitor in a Sentence

The museum gets visitors from all over the world.

Visitors to the office must sign in at the desk.

There's a visitor waiting for you in the lobby.

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether visitors interpret these cabins as whimsical artworks or functioning hotel rooms depends partly on their willingness to suspend the usual expectations of accommodation. —New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025

At the resort, visitors can watch (or participate in) the ice skating at Olympic Plaza, shop the Arts Whistler market, and take part in the annual Dress Like Santa Day, where skiers and snowboarders are invited to—as the name suggests—dress up as Santa for a chance to win prizes on the slopes. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025

On Halloween, any visitor in costume starting at 3pm got a $6 entree. —Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025

The Grand Canyon has three main entrance stations, but most visitors stick to the South Rim, which stays open year-round. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing visitor

• unique visitor

Rhymes for visitor

• visiter
• inquisitor

Kids Definition

visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈviz-ət-ər 

ˈviz-tər

: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits