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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Following the advice of food bloggers and influencers, overzealous visitors have thronged a rifugio (refuge) in Italy’s Val di Fassa valley, all because of this traditional pastry. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 The rest of the time, visitors can see the sights and try Korean cuisine. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The distinctive modernist homes that started going up on Fire Island in the 1960s became useful landmarks for visitors. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 Residents criticized the idea, arguing that the movie theater wasn’t designed for live performances and that the neighborhood already had a visitor center. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 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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