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

All other spends earn 1% in cash rewards, while the Samsung VIP Advantage loyalty program is offered at a 20% discount, with 5% cash rewards upon renewal. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026

On 9th The Tasting Room on 9th is a short walk from Boteco VIP in the downtown Arts and Innovation District. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Additionally, the first 100 families who register for the complimentary KIDZ BOP VIP Experience will receive access to a VIP welcome party, premium concert seating, a private meet-and-greet, and more. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

On the series, which is streaming now, Bienvenue, Hayward and six other young nannies jet off to Ibiza for a summer to launch a nannying agency for VIP clientele on vacation. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 July 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