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
And the Volunteer of the Year went to VIP Mohamed Somji.
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Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Anterselva Biathlon Arena is a legit sporting stadium, with thousands of permanent seats, a gigantic video board, VIP seating areas and a vast network of tunnels connecting it all.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There will also be a Beauty Lounge and VIP Gifting.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for its sistership, the first Oceanco 52 was snapped up in October 2025; for that vessel, the owner opted for a slightly different layout, with a fitness area on the main deck and two VIP cabins, with one acting as an office.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Valerie goes live and invites VP Preferred and VP VIP members to cook along with her, comment, ask questions, and share the experience just like friends gathered in the same kitchen.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Up from the boxes is reserved seating, as well as the VIP Terrace that's accessible via a purchasable upgrade.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Anterselva Biathlon Arena is a legit sporting stadium, with thousands of permanent seats, a gigantic video board, VIP seating areas and a vast network of tunnels connecting it all.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There will also be a Beauty Lounge and VIP Gifting.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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