English · Family & People
visitor
/ˈvɪz.ɪ.tər/
[/ˈvɪz.ɪ.tər/]
guest, caller
Beginnernoun
Definition
A visitor is a person who comes to see a place or another person for a short time.
Example
The museum welcomed over a million visitors last year, breaking its previous attendance record.
The museum welcomed over a million visitors last year, breaking its previous attendance record.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'visitour', from Latin 'visitare' (to go to see), frequentative of 'videre'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for guests at a home, attendees at a venue, or users of a website.