visitor
noun
vis·i·tor
ˈvi-zə-tər 
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.
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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
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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
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“Visitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitor. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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visitor
noun
vis·i·tor
ˈviz-ət-ər
ˈviz-tər
: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits
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