visitor

word · lemma: visit

/ˈvɪzɪtɝ/
VI-zi-dur
/vˈɪzɪtɐ/
VI-zi-tuh

Definition

A visitor is a person who comes to a place for a short time, such as a home, office, city, or website. The person does not usually live there or stay permanently.

Usage & Nuances

Common in homes, offices, museums, hospitals, and websites. 'Guest' often sounds more personal or polite, while 'visitor' is more neutral. On the internet, a 'visitor' means someone who comes to a website. Common phrases: 'visitor center', 'visiting hours', 'international visitors'.

Example Sentences

We have a visitor at the door.

basic

Each visitor gets a name tag.

basic

The museum welcomed its millionth visitor today.

basic

Sorry, we can't let every visitor go upstairs.

natural

According to the website, over 5,000 visitors came last weekend.

natural

We weren't expecting visitors, so the house was a mess.

natural