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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In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.
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Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
No matter the season, Washington County is an ideal destination for a long weekend where visitors can immerse themselves in history, culture, and delicious wine deep in the heart of Texas.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Asked about the Glendale Police Department’s preparation for Kirk’s memorial, spokesperson Officer Moroni Mendez noted the city has hosted many large events in recent years, giving it the experience needed to deal with an influx of visitors.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Its location in Lake Superior and limited access by boat or seaplane keep visitor numbers low.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
No matter the season, Washington County is an ideal destination for a long weekend where visitors can immerse themselves in history, culture, and delicious wine deep in the heart of Texas.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Asked about the Glendale Police Department’s preparation for Kirk’s memorial, spokesperson Officer Moroni Mendez noted the city has hosted many large events in recent years, giving it the experience needed to deal with an influx of visitors.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Its location in Lake Superior and limited access by boat or seaplane keep visitor numbers low.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 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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