Visiting

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of going to see someone or something.

Her visiting was a pleasant surprise for the family.

An instance of a visit.

We had a brief visiting from our old friends.

verb

Present participle of visit; to go to see someone or something for a period of time.

I am visiting my grandmother this weekend.

To go to a place for a short time.

They are visiting the museum while they are in town.

To make an official or formal visit.

The ambassador is visiting the country to discuss trade agreements.

Middle English; from 'visiten', from Old French 'visiter', from Latin 'visitare'.

visiting hours

specific times when visitors are allowed in a place such as a hospital or prison.

visiting card

a card with one's name and contact information, used when visiting someone.

visiting scholar

an academic who spends a period of time at an institution for research or teaching.

visitor

a person who goes to see someone or a place.

visit

the act of going to see someone or something.

visitation

the act of visiting, often in a legal or formal context.

to stop by someone's place casually.

I'm just visiting; I'll be out in a minute.

to check in with someone.

I'll visit you later if you're free.