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
Ducats run $99 for general admission and $165 for VIP.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Tickets will be available in the form of three-day and single-day wristbands for GA, GA+, VIP, Cabanas, and the Pit Viewing section, which debuted at last year’s festival and is positioned in front of VIP.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
After requesting that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) review its security policies, the decision to deny Prince Harry his full-time, armed protection while in the United Kingdom could soon be reversed.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Upon arrival, we were looped in with a team of VIP villa hosts over WhatsApp who were just a few clicks of my phone away for the entire visit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
After many weeks living without luxury and contact from the outside world, La Granja VIP crowned its Season 1 winner on Disney+ (in Latin America) and TV Azteca.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2025
Featuring five spacious decks, Thunderball can accommodate 12 guests across an owner’s suite and five VIP cabins, as well as 15 crew members in nine comfy cabins.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
While the Tall Tour has no height restrictions, Bergantino is looking to create an exclusive event called VIP, for Vertically Inclined People.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
Premier parking a stone’s throw from the chairlifts, exclusive member events and first-shot privileges on lessons and demos round out the list of VIP benefits.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Tickets will be available in the form of three-day and single-day wristbands for GA, GA+, VIP, Cabanas, and the Pit Viewing section, which debuted at last year’s festival and is positioned in front of VIP.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
After requesting that the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) review its security policies, the decision to deny Prince Harry his full-time, armed protection while in the United Kingdom could soon be reversed.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Upon arrival, we were looped in with a team of VIP villa hosts over WhatsApp who were just a few clicks of my phone away for the entire visit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
After many weeks living without luxury and contact from the outside world, La Granja VIP crowned its Season 1 winner on Disney+ (in Latin America) and TV Azteca.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2025
Featuring five spacious decks, Thunderball can accommodate 12 guests across an owner’s suite and five VIP cabins, as well as 15 crew members in nine comfy cabins.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
While the Tall Tour has no height restrictions, Bergantino is looking to create an exclusive event called VIP, for Vertically Inclined People.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
Premier parking a stone’s throw from the chairlifts, exclusive member events and first-shot privileges on lessons and demos round out the list of VIP benefits.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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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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