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

According to Moore, the first day of the 2026 State Fair saw 50% more visitors to the cannabis area than the first day of the 2025 fair. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026

The ever-growing number of visitors had led local authorities to consider imposing entrance fees and registering visitor numbers. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Alongside public piloted flight demonstrations of its full-scale prototype, the company will also showcase its full-scale commercial Valo aircraft model, offering visitors a closer look at the technology behind its next-generation electric aircraft. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Two additional en suite bedrooms and a separate guest suite provide flexible accommodations for visitors, extended family, or a home office. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 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