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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Keith McNally is sitting at a table in the back with his laptop, receiving visitors.
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Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
The office workers are sleeping at the desks after a long night of partying, two mischievous visitors sneak in to bring holiday cheer with funny gifts and gaudy decorations.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.
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This eagerly awaited showcase kicks off with an array of events, offering both complimentary and paid experiences for visitors to enjoy.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
The office workers are sleeping at the desks after a long night of partying, two mischievous visitors sneak in to bring holiday cheer with funny gifts and gaudy decorations.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
More From Newsweek Vault: Online Banks vs. Traditional Banks: Learn the Differences
As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
This eagerly awaited showcase kicks off with an array of events, offering both complimentary and paid experiences for visitors to enjoy.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Visitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitor. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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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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