visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər 

ˈviz-tər

: one that visits

especially : one that makes formal visits of inspection

Synonyms

• caller
• drop-in
• frequenter
• guest
• visitant

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

With a lively setup and a friendly vibe just steps from the Alamodome, this sports bar will likely serve as an ambassador for visitors getting to know the city. —Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025

In 2023, numbers grew by almost 20% to over 17 million visitors, and last year hit another record with 18.7 million visitors, up 9.2%, offering DDF plenty of scope for growth. —Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Holland Ridge Farm in Cream Ridge, New Jersey has 8 million tulips that visitors can view and pick. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025

While Yellowstone National Park's busiest season is during the summer months of June, July, and August, visitors during the winter months can enjoy snowy landscapes and steaming geyser basins with fewer crowds. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 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