visor

vi·sor

noun \ˈvī-zər\

Definition of VISOR

1

: the front piece of a helmet; especially : a movable upper piece

2

a : a face mask b : disguise

3

a : a projecting front on a cap or headband for shading the eyes b : a usually movable flat sunshade attached at the top of an automobile windshield

— vi·sored \-zərd\ adjective

— vi·sor·less \-zər-ləs\ adjective

Variants of VISOR

vi·sor also vizor \ˈvī-zər\

Examples of VISOR

1. <the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes>

Illustration of VISOR

Origin of VISOR

Middle English viser, from Anglo-French, from vis face — more at visage

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VISOR

Synonyms: bill, brim, peak

Related Words: shade

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator