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Visitor

UK /["/ˈvɪzɪtə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈvɪzɪtər/"]/

Definition

a person who visits a person or place

In simple words: A person who goes to see a place or a person.

Examples

  • The museum had many interesting exhibits for visitors.
  • As a visitor, you must wear a badge to enter the building.
  • She welcomed the visitor with a warm smile.
  • Every summer, we have multiple visitors at our beach house.
  • The garden tour was designed for visitors of all ages.

Usage notes

Use 'visitor' in contexts such as travel, tourism, or events. It's appropriate for both formal and casual situations but may sound odd in very intimate settings.

Grammar pattern

visitor + noun (e.g., visitor center)

Memory hint

Think of a 'visit' and add 'or' like 'itors like visitors'.

Collocations

  • frequent
  • regular
  • occasional
  • get
  • have
  • receive
  • come
  • flock
  • turn up
  • bureau
  • centre/​center
  • attraction
  • encourage visitors to do something
  • invite visitors to do something
  • give visitors something
  • visitor from
  • visitor to

Synonyms

  • guest
  • traveler
  • tourist
  • attendee
  • patron

Antonyms

  • resident
  • local

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'guest'; 'visitor' can refer to many different types of visitors.
  • Using 'visitor' to describe someone staying for a longer period; it's more temporary.
  • Mispronunciation: some learners might say 'vizzit' instead of 'visitor'.