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

But the pilgrimage alone doesn't fill all the rooms; the inn also draws day visitors to the bath and travelers looking for an authentic experience instead of a chain hotel. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The work is revealing a monument changed by time, weather and millions of visitors. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Currently under construction, Monstropolis will transport visitors into the world of Sulley and Mike. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Rooms The Venetian has always liked to remind would-be visitors that every room is a suite, and in this case, the room sizes really do warrant the frequent callouts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 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