visitor

noun

vis·​i·​tor ˈvi-zə-tər How to pronounce visitor (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Visitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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