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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings

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.