visitors
word · lemma: visitor
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.
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The museum gets many visitors in summer.
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We have visitors at the office today.
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Our website had 500 visitors yesterday.
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We weren't expecting visitors, so the house was a mess.
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The city is trying to attract more international visitors.
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