visits; visited; visiting
1
a
: to go somewhere to spend time with (someone, such as a friend or relative)
She is visiting her aunt in New York.
When are you coming to visit?
—often used + with in U.S. EnglishShe is visiting with her aunt in New York.
b
: to go somewhere to see and talk to (someone) in an official way or as part of your job
He is visiting a client in Phoenix.
c
: to go to see (a doctor, dentist, etc.)
She visits her doctor regularly.
2
: to go to (a place) for pleasure, as part of your job, etc.
We visited the zoo.
I would like to visit Rome someday.
City officials visited the building site.
Our town was once visited by the President.
3
: to go to (a Web site) on the Internet
Be sure to visit our Web site.
plural visits
1
: an occasion when someone goes to a place to see and talk to someone for usually a brief time
We had a visit from the company president.
Our son came home for a visit.
He paid a visit to his parents. = He paid his parents a visit. [=he visited his parents]
2
a
: an occasion when someone goes to a place for pleasure, as part of a job, to do something, etc.
Have you been here before, or is this your first visit?
—often + toIs this your first visit to the U.S.?
The President will make a state visit to China.
a recent visit to the doctor's office
He made several visits [=trips] to the bathroom.
b
: an occasion when you are staying in a hotel, motel, etc.
We hope you enjoy your visit. [=stay]
3
US
: an occasion when you spend time talking informally with someone
We had a nice visit after the meeting.
—often + withI had a nice visit with her after the meeting.
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“Visit.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/visit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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