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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In another room, heated to 90 degrees and scented to simulate the smell of an African village, visitors pick up two weighted jerrycans and walk on a treadmill surrounded by floor-to-ceiling LED screens—viscerally conveying a reality no statistic could. Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 In a new survey created by the Prado, the museum asks its visitors which painting has more characters. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025 The ancient temple attracts scores of visitors from the West. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Pacific Life customer service Pacific Life’s website is intuitive and informative, guiding visitors to product options and local financial professionals. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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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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