visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
Synonyms of visitornext
: one that visits
especially : one that makes formal visits of inspection

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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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The island now houses the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, where visitors can search digital images of ship manifests for the immigration records of their relatives. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2026 The strong winds forced a small plane ​carrying two Peruvian tourists and another aircraft carrying six foreign visitors to divert to the Marcona Airport, according ​to local media. — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026 As daylight faded, visitors explored inside the grand hall and wandered the gardens before the night ended with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over the property. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 Walker acknowledged capital projects play an important role in attracting visitors. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visitor

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of visitor was in the 14th century

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visitor

noun
vis·​i·​tor ˈviz-ət-ər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
ˈviz-tər
: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits

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