visitors

word · lemma: visitor

/ˈvɪzɪtɝz/
VI-zi-turz
/vˈɪzɪtəz/
VI-zi-tuhz

Definition

People who come to a place for a short time, such as a home, office, website, museum, or city. They are not usually permanent members of that place.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both physical and digital contexts: 'museum visitors', 'house visitors', 'website visitors'. 'Guest' is often more personal or invited, while 'visitor' is more general. For homes, 'visitors' can sound slightly formal compared with 'guests' or 'friends coming over'.

Example Sentences

We ask all visitors to sign in at the front desk.

natural

The museum gets many visitors in summer.

basic

We have visitors at the office today.

basic

Our website had 500 visitors yesterday.

basic

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

natural

The city is trying to attract more international visitors.

natural