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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Many visitors opt to take a scenic ferry ride to Peanut Island, a popular tourist attraction that houses a bunker built for President John F. Kennedy during the Cold War. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025 More than 8 million international visitors are expected to come to the US for the monthlong tournament that kicks off in June 2026. Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025 The city now has a world-class facility for residents and visitors, which will drive long-term economic impact. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025 Adopt River-Friendly Practices St. Johns Riverkeeper, the primary nonprofit that protects and defends the river, encourages visitors to adopt environmentally friendly practices while visiting and urges people to consider environmental stewardship. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 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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