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

Extra fees for international visitors are not unusual in many countries across the world, often driven by the need to increase revenue to match the costs of maintaining heritage sites. —Sylvie Corbet, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025

And interestingly, 20 percent of visitors to As Ever were referred by People—suggesting the magazine may be a valuable source of customers for the duchess. —Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025

Verbier, Switzerland Part of the popular 4 Vallées ski area, one of the largest ski resorts in Switzerland, Verbier also gives visitors access to neighboring Thyon, Nendaz, and Veysonnaz. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

The hillside grotto where Jesus and Mary are said to have rested is open to visitors but on a recent afternoon was deserted – with burned out candles evidence of prayers but not a single visitor. —Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 Nov. 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