VIP
noun
plural VIPs
ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz 
: a person of great influence or prestige
especially
: a high official with special privileges
Examples of VIP in a Sentence
I was treated like a VIP at the reception.
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
Recent Examples on the Web
Following the show, Townshend joined Elgort, Fitzpatrick and the rest of the cast and crew for tapas, drinks and even a mini The Fault in Our Stars reunion (Shailene Woodley came out to support her former co-star) at the venue’s VIP lounge.
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
In a statement, the company’s Head of VIP & Institutional, Catherine Chen, said adding BUIDL came partly in response to customer requests.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Shoppers can choose between the Friday night VIP party, with cocktails, chef tastings and live music; a Saturday morning ticket; or a Saturday afternoon ticket.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Simon+ replaces existing loyalty programs including Mall Insider, VIP Shopper Club, and ShopSimon Rewards.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
This makes White a one-of-one Vegas VIP.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The stores also must obtain the consumer’s express informed consent prior to enrolling any consumer in the VIP Membership Program and provide simple online ways for consumers to cancel their membership.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The owner’s suite is located on the main deck, while a second primary, a VIP, and two other guest cabins are spread across the lower deck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
In a statement, the company’s Head of VIP & Institutional, Catherine Chen, said adding BUIDL came partly in response to customer requests.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Shoppers can choose between the Friday night VIP party, with cocktails, chef tastings and live music; a Saturday morning ticket; or a Saturday afternoon ticket.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Simon+ replaces existing loyalty programs including Mall Insider, VIP Shopper Club, and ShopSimon Rewards.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
This makes White a one-of-one Vegas VIP.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The stores also must obtain the consumer’s express informed consent prior to enrolling any consumer in the VIP Membership Program and provide simple online ways for consumers to cancel their membership.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The owner’s suite is located on the main deck, while a second primary, a VIP, and two other guest cabins are spread across the lower deck.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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Etymology
from very important person
Medical Definition
VIP
abbreviation
vasoactive intestinal peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Although hypokalemia and acidosis are classically associated with secretion of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) by a neuroendocrine tumor, electrolyte abnormalities occur in other forms of chronic diarrhea.—Roger Kapoor et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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