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

In viral clips of the unexpected visitor, the crowd, filled with locals and tourists who traveled in for the festivities, seems relatively unfazed by the surprise animal guest. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025

Alongside the tower, a gondola line will allow visitors to travel directly to a nearby ski area. —New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025

Whether influenced by popular culture or just chosen as a handy location, there’s a host of places that were built just for visitors and their cameras – and, of course, their wallets. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025

Some holiday events have decided to stay open with plans to keep visitors safe. —Ubah Ali, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025

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