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

That philosophy is central to Dialed Health’s presence at The Fit Expo Anaheim, where the company is a major sponsor of the event and holds the Presenting Sponsor title for the VIP X-Lounge, one of its largest activations to date. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Re-entry is not permitted for general admission ticket holders; VIP, Deluxe and Deluxe+ passes allow in-and-out privileges. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Anyone who’s anyone is watching the 2026 US Open, but not everyone can watch from the comfort of VIP box seats. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026

Any decision about whether to restore the couple’s round-the-clock police protection is a matter for a government panel known as RAVEC, or the Royal and VIP Executive Committee. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 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