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
Officers rushed on board the plane after the pilot was ordered to return from the runway to the VIP Terminal at Bali's Denpasar airport on Saturday.
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CBS News, 11 June 2026
According to the event’s ticketing information, fans will have multiple options, including General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum packages.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 11 June 2026
He was then escorted by police officers to the airport’s VIP terminal, where he was welcomed by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, officials from the Somalia Football Federation and other dignitaries and spoke to press.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Usher is seriously stylish at Baccarat and Dewar's Scotch Whisky celebratio of the 79th Annual Tony Awards with VIP Speakeasy on June 7 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
General admission passes start at $395, VIP passes start at $705, and Super VIP passes start at $1,750, all inclusive of fees.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 8 June 2026
The fundraiser for the Compass Community Center, which serves Palm Beach County, will include dancing, live entertainment, immersive speakeasy-style performances, a silent auction, VIP Awards, cocktail reception, light bites and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Fill out this form by June 15 for your chance to win everything from VIP box seats to tickets to matches with Maya VIP passes.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Other accommodations include two VIP cabins and four guest cabins on the main deck, each with its own design scheme.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
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CBS News, 11 June 2026
According to the event’s ticketing information, fans will have multiple options, including General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum packages.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 11 June 2026
He was then escorted by police officers to the airport’s VIP terminal, where he was welcomed by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, officials from the Somalia Football Federation and other dignitaries and spoke to press.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Usher is seriously stylish at Baccarat and Dewar's Scotch Whisky celebratio of the 79th Annual Tony Awards with VIP Speakeasy on June 7 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
General admission passes start at $395, VIP passes start at $705, and Super VIP passes start at $1,750, all inclusive of fees.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 8 June 2026
The fundraiser for the Compass Community Center, which serves Palm Beach County, will include dancing, live entertainment, immersive speakeasy-style performances, a silent auction, VIP Awards, cocktail reception, light bites and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Fill out this form by June 15 for your chance to win everything from VIP box seats to tickets to matches with Maya VIP passes.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Other accommodations include two VIP cabins and four guest cabins on the main deck, each with its own design scheme.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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