visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
: one that visits
especially : one that makes formal visits of inspection

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.
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Defense kept Charlotte competitive Charlotte did itself no favors to open the game, allowing North Carolina to score the game’s first points in just three plays, with North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez finding wideout Chris Culliver for a 51-yard strike down the visitor’s sideline. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025 Pack sunscreen and extra drinking water, and stop by the visitor center to learn more about the Indigenous peoples who once carved a living out of this desert environment. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 The residence boasts unique elements that transport visitors back to the era of bold design. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025 The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, is in full swing with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across Italy. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for visitor

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of visitor was in the 14th century

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“Visitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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visitor

noun
vis·​i·​tor ˈviz-ət-ər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits

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