VISITOR Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

visitor

noun

ˈvi-zə-tər

Definition of visitor

as in guest

a person who visits another put nicer clothes on because they had visitors coming

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Recent Examples of visitor The city known for its championship-winning soccer team reported a new first-quarter record this year with visitor numbers exceeding 3 million. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 The incident came during the Southwest's monsoon season, a period Bryce Canyon officials had warned visitors about earlier this month. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The tournament also led to the creation of 27,424 total jobs, including nearly 18,000 directly tied to World Cup operations and visitor spending. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 One of the most prominent farms was at Hamat Gader, a tourist site near the Jordanian border, where visitors watched handlers wrestle crocodiles, force open their jaws and flip them onto their backs. — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visitor

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guest

Noun

Dad is an abusive alcoholic, prone to berating and even assaulting his daughter in front of guests, of which Vangelio is currently the only one.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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