VISITOR Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

visitor

noun

ˈvi-zə-tər

Definition of visitor

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 The National Park Service is offering free entrance to national parks for all visitors on November 11. — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 In terms of the impact of the incentive, Rogin laid it out starkly in terms that AFM’s array of international visitors would understand. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 Here, 2028 offers visitors from Europe and North America something very different — the Southern Hemisphere night sky. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026 Hawley is still working to find a new home for the museum, where visitors can experience the collection. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visitor

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guest

Noun

During the conversation, the comedian and award-winning podcaster shared that there was one specific guest who left her in awe.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026
On some evenings, Willie and Sue will join their guests around the campfire for a sundowner or two.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026

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