Meaning & Definition of word "Visiting"

Visiting

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

1. The action of going to see someone or something.
- Example: Her visiting was a pleasant surprise for the family.
2. An instance of a visit.
- Example: We had a brief visiting from our old friends.

1. Present participle of visit; to go to see someone or something for a period of time.
- Example: I am visiting my grandmother this weekend.
2. To go to a place for a short time.
- Example: They are visiting the museum while they are in town.
3. To make an official or formal visit.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: to stop by someone's place casually.

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

Meaning: to check in with someone.

Example Sentence: I'll visit you later if you're free.