Definition of visitornext
as in guest
a person who visits another put nicer clothes on because they had visitors coming

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Recent Examples of visitor Reflections create a mirror effect against the dark interior, so early visitors believed that the exhibit was empty. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors’ dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning. Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Another park visitor attempted lifesaving measures, and medical personnel responded shortly afterward, but Mertens was pronounced dead at the scene. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 The house became a frequent gathering place for family and friends, as well as visitors connected to Herbert’s international Rotary work. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visitor
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guest
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  • Witnesses told police that guests at the wedding reception began fighting with one another and that at least two handguns were drawn before shots were fired.
    Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Moore followed with guest roles as different characters over five episodes of the CTV series Police Surgeon from 1972-75.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Visitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visitor. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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