VIP

noun

ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpē 

plural VIPs ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz 

: a person of great influence or prestige

especially : a high official with special privileges

Synonyms of VIP

• celebrity
• star
• personality

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

The hitmaker, who was watching from the VIP box, blew the tight end a kiss in return. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Attendance is free, but parking is available in VIP, preferred and value parking lots for a fee. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026

Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

very important person

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for VIP

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

VIP

noun

ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpē 

plural VIPs -ˈpēz 

: a person of great importance or fame

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