visitor
noun
vis·i·tor
ˈvi-zə-tər 
ˈviz-tər
: one that visits
especially
: one that makes formal visits of inspection
Examples of visitor in a Sentence
The museum gets visitors from all over the world.
Visitors to the office must sign in at the desk.
There's a visitor waiting for you in the lobby.
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Otherwise, residents and visitors with luggage or traveling in cars will have to show proof of an active hotel reservation or residency.
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
The wreaths laid at the ceremony to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day were placed on behalf of the city of Hanover, the Jewish community, political deputies, and victim associations in memory of the victims of the Holocaust in the presence of 150 visitors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
While there, visitors are encouraged to peruse the market, which features fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, handmade crafts and artisanal products.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
There were also complaints after some visitors were seen in social media videos lighting barbecues for warmth or to cook food.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
The wreaths laid at the ceremony to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day were placed on behalf of the city of Hanover, the Jewish community, political deputies, and victim associations in memory of the victims of the Holocaust in the presence of 150 visitors.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
While there, visitors are encouraged to peruse the market, which features fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, handmade crafts and artisanal products.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
There were also complaints after some visitors were seen in social media videos lighting barbecues for warmth or to cook food.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Visitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visitor. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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visitor
noun
vis·i·tor
ˈviz-ət-ər
ˈviz-tər
: one (as a guest or tourist) that visits
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