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Definition visit in American English

visit noun

[countable] noun
/ˈvɪzɪt/

▪ brief, fleeting, flying, frequent, official, planned, recent, regular

▪ arrange, cancel, make, pay, plan, postpone, receive

1

an occasion when you visit a person or a place

Example

The children always enjoyed his visits.

Example

I've just come over on a visit.

Example

What did you see on your visit to India?

Example

It's been a long time since I've paid my grandmother a visit.

Example

I was surprised to receive a visit from an old friend.

Synonyms and related words
visit round flying visit
1.1

an occasion when you visit someone such as a doctor or a lawyer, or when they visit you

Example

Few people enjoy a visit to the dentist.

Example

Most doctors no longer offer home visits.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
1.2

an occasion when an important person such as a political leader or a public official visits a place

Example

The president arrived in Taiwan today for a three-day visit.

Example

The next day we received another visit from the police.

Synonyms and related words
visit round flying visit
2

an occasion when you spend time talking to someone

Example

I had a nice visit with Marco yesterday.

Synonyms and related words
black tie blind date coffee klatch
Definition visit in American English