visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər 

ˈviz-tər

: one that visits

especially : one that makes formal visits of inspection

Synonyms

• guest

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic. —Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025

The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025

Earlier last month, at Le Bon Marché in Paris, Marimekko opened a pop-up where Gohar and Marimekko created a giant bed inviting visitors to lounge. —Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

This year, the festival will also include the American Burger Cup, with visitors voting on which of the burger food trucks is the best. —Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing visitor

• unique visitor

Rhymes for visitor

• visiter
• inquisitor

Kids Definition

visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈviz-ət-ər 

ˈviz-tər

: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits