visitor
word · lemma: visit
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