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

Many of the visitors are couples about to get married. —Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026

Activities and dining options are taken into consideration by concierge staff keen to point visitors in the direction of the best spots for yakitori or souvenir hunting nearby. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026

The event brings thousands of visitors to downtown ― including designers, collectors, galleries, buyers and audiences from across the country and abroad. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026

Leaders on Friday gave an update on the Immaculate Collection, an effort to pick up litter and beautify the city before hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive for the draft. —Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 20 Mar. 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