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

When the streets flood in Florida, residents are bound to see some incredibly weird stuff that would make visitors question their sanity. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Each year, the museum has 700,000 visitors, 60 percent of which are international. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

GuruWalk’s Carolina Martínez says that though Philly gets fewer visitors than other places on the list, those who explore it love it. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

For visitors, the challenge offers a very different way to experience Dubai as, during November, the city’s hotels, cafes and shopping centers adopt a surprisingly sporty rhythm. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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