gerund or present participle
Going to see a person and spending time with them, usually for a short time.
I am visiting my grandparents this weekend.
Visiting friends helps me feel less lonely.
American English
How to pronounce visiting
verb · adjectiveA2Very common word
VIHzihdihng
/ˈvɪ.zɪ.ɾɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of visit
Going to see a person and spending time with them, usually for a short time.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund or present participle
Going to a place for a short time, usually to see it or do something there.
We are visiting the museum tomorrow.
Visiting national parks is a great way to learn about nature.
gerund or present participle
Going to a website or online page to read or use it.
I am visiting the website to check the hours.
Visiting the page on your phone is easy.
gerund or present participle
Going to a doctor, dentist, or other health professional for an appointment or checkup.
I am visiting the dentist tomorrow.
Visiting a doctor can be expensive without insurance.
Useful expressions
to visit someone or a place, often for a short time; this sounds more formal
We paid a visit to our old neighbors.
in American English, to spend time talking with someone
I visited with my aunt after dinner.
to come and spend time with someone as a guest
Why don't you come for a visit this weekend?