vice president

noun

1

: an officer next in rank to a president and usually empowered to serve as president in that officer's absence or disability

2

: any of several officers serving as a president's deputies in charge of particular locations or functions

vice presidential adjective

Examples of vice president in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pope reportedly bestowed rosaries and Easter candies upon the Catholic vice president, who is the father of three young children. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025

The vice president, who is Catholic, has publicly sparred with Church officials over the administration’s immigration policies but shared a link to a COVID-19 era sermon that Francis delivered as part of his Monday tribute. —Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025

Our vice president was there purely for a photo op with the Pope. —Bluesky Social, 21 Apr. 2025

The vice president, who has been visiting Italy with his family this weekend, met senior Vatican officials for more formal talks on Saturday. —Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vice president

• accent
• advent
• ascent
• assent
• augment
• cement
• consent
• dement
• descent
• detent
• dissent
• event

Kids Definition

vice president

noun

: an official whose rank is next below that of the president and who takes the place of the president when necessary

Legal Definition

vice president

noun

1

: an officer next in rank to a president and usually empowered to serve as president in that officer's absence or discharge

2

: any of several officers serving as a president's deputies in charge of particular locations or functions (as sales)

vice presidential adjective