visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
: one that visits
especially : one that makes formal visits of inspection

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.
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Chris Judd, a guide at Bush and Beach, conducts a specialty tour that shows visitors Auckland's regenerative tourism initiatives. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 Still, prices tend to drop in May and June, when nicer weather and fewer visitors give Antigua a private island feel in comparison. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025 Dollywood has attracted over 2 million visitors annually, including a few celebrities. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 May 2025 The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is commemorating its first double-digit birthday by having members of the St. Johns Water Management District and Orange Audubon Society along the drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday to help answer questions from visitors, identify wildlife and hand out special items. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for visitor

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of visitor was in the 14th century

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“Visitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitor. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

visitor

noun
vis·​i·​tor ˈviz-ət-ər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits

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