as in guests
a person who visits another
put nicer clothes on because they had visitors coming
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of visitors
However, once the Gophers came around, the Badgers had no hope of keeping pace with their visitors to the west.
—
Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
As a city that welcomes millions of visitors annually and attracts businesses from around the world, Orlando has a vital role to play in fostering dialogue across borders.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Beyond the historic architecture, Savannah welcomes visitors with its warm and cosmopolitan atmosphere in every season.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
California’s beaches, mountains, deserts, and vineyards attract hundreds of millions of visitors each year, leading many vacationers to dream of spending their golden years in the Golden State.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
No website can hold all answers, and visitors to Jadey's website will see notices that its content is not medical advice and to seek out qualified health professionals.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, websites large and small have seen dramatic spikes in visitors with IP addresses in Lanzhou, China — a manufacturing-heavy city that’s not known as a tech hub — with some of the visits routed through Singapore.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
If realized, the project could allow visitors to once again arrive by sea at Ephesus, for the first time in more than two millennia.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
As a city that welcomes millions of visitors annually and attracts businesses from around the world, Orlando has a vital role to play in fostering dialogue across borders.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Beyond the historic architecture, Savannah welcomes visitors with its warm and cosmopolitan atmosphere in every season.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
California’s beaches, mountains, deserts, and vineyards attract hundreds of millions of visitors each year, leading many vacationers to dream of spending their golden years in the Golden State.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
No website can hold all answers, and visitors to Jadey's website will see notices that its content is not medical advice and to seek out qualified health professionals.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, websites large and small have seen dramatic spikes in visitors with IP addresses in Lanzhou, China — a manufacturing-heavy city that’s not known as a tech hub — with some of the visits routed through Singapore.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
If realized, the project could allow visitors to once again arrive by sea at Ephesus, for the first time in more than two millennia.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visitors
guests
Noun
-
There are five bedrooms in all, one on the garden level that is well-suited to guests or staff, while the primary suite sprawls over an entire floor with a sitting room, two dressing rooms, and a private terrace.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
-
But that’s the exact story behind Soby’s crab cakes, an iconic dish that keeps guests coming back—and voting Soby’s as one of the best restaurants in Greenville and one of the most treasured local spots in the South.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Visitors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visitors. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
