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visiting

VIH-zih-tihng

Visiting (noun) means the act of going to see a person or place. Example: “Visiting hours at the hospital end at eight in the evening.”

noun
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The act of going to see a person or place.
"Visiting hours at the hospital end at eight in the evening."

How to Use Visiting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe activity of paying a visit.

Common pairings
visiting hours a visiting professor

Word Forms

visitings plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “visiting” mean?

The word “visiting” means the act of going to see a person or place. In plain terms, the activity of paying a visit.

How do you pronounce “visiting”?

“Visiting” is pronounced VIH-zih-tihng (/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “visiting” in a sentence?

Here is “visiting” used in a sentence: “Visiting hours at the hospital end at eight in the evening.”

What part of speech is “visiting”?

“Visiting” is a noun.

Is “visiting” a common word?

“Visiting” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is an example of visiting?

Visiting covers any occasion when you go to see someone or somewhere: calling on a friend for coffee, seeing relatives over the holidays, going to a patient in hospital, or touring a museum on holiday. The common thread is travelling to a person or place and spending time there.

What is the difference between visiting and touring?

Visiting simply means going to see a person or place, and can be brief or casual. Touring implies travelling around to see many places, usually as a planned trip. You might visit one friend for an afternoon, but tour a whole region over several days, moving from sight to sight.

What are visiting hours?

Visiting hours are the set times when guests are allowed to come and see people in places like hospitals, care homes, or prisons. These fixed windows help institutions manage routines, rest, and security while still letting friends and family spend time with the person they have come to see.

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