visiting fireman
noun Informal.
an influential person accorded special treatment while visiting an organization, industry, city, etc.
a visitor, as a tourist or vacationer, in a city, presumed to be a big spender.
Origin of visiting fireman
First recorded in 1935–40
Words nearby visiting fireman
visitant,
visitation,
visitation rights,
visitatorial,
visiting card,
visiting fireman,
visiting nurse,
visiting professor,
visiting teacher,
visitor,
visitor centre
British Dictionary definitions for visiting fireman
visiting fireman
noun
US informal
a visitor whose presence is noticed because he is an important figure, a lavish spender, etc