noun

visitor

Someone who goes to see a person or place temporarily.

A visitor waits at the front desk to see you.

Etymology

The source means going to see. The agent ending identifies a person making such a temporary call or journey.

More examples

  • The museum welcomes visitors from around the world.
  • Hospital visitors must wash their hands before entering the room.
  • My cousin is a frequent visitor to our home.

Forms

visitor · visitors

visit verb — To go see a person or place.

Similar words

guest
Usually receives an invitation or hospitality from a host.
tourist
Visits places for pleasure, especially while traveling away from home.