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

The house, now a visitor’s center with exhibits and a souvenir shop, is free to access, but guided tours of the house and battlefields are available for purchase. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

But the swamp’s most famous denizen — the creature that visitors most want to see — is the American alligator. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Many visitors walked by the hotel and would stop off at its bars and restaurants. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Under her tenure, visitor counts doubled to 17 million in 2025, according to Sundance Square, and roughly 60 businesses now operate in the district. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

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