visor

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noun vi·sor \ˈvī-zər\

variants: or less commonly

vizor

Definition of visor

1 : the front piece of a helmet; especially : a movable upper piece
2a : a projecting front on a cap or headband for shading the eyesb : a usually movable flat sunshade attached at the top of an automobile windshield
3a : a face maskb : disguise

visored

play \ˈvī-zərd\ adjective

visorless

play \ˈvī-zər-ləs\ adjective

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Examples of visor in a Sentence

the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes

Recent Examples of visor from the Web

Visitors of all ages can leave their mark on a giant pop-up mural with artist Christopher McFarlane, and create fun and colorful sun visors.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "Best events for kids this weekend: Free museum day, fun fests," 19 July 2017
Sliding visors (with lighted mirrors) are a little slim to catch the evening or early sun and there’s a gap in coverage at the windshield pillars.

— mark maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2018 Audi Q5 2.0T quattro S tronic," 14 July 2017
A full-color, 80-degree HD augmented reality view of the track is projected onto the visor.

— jonathan m. gitlin, Ars Technica, "The augmented reality racing helmet is finally here (sort of) thanks to Acura," 10 July 2017
The race around the warning track pits Talton—clad in a sleek blue bodysuit and a tinted visor—against a fan in a simple two-person showdown.

— tanner walters, SI.com, "10 questions with The Freeze: The man under the bodysuit talks speed training, more," 6 July 2017
The car is also fitted with a driver’s window sun visor, matching the one that folds down to shade the windshield.

— charles fleming, Detroit Free Press, "Review: 2017 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4 is a quaint mini, souped up," 5 July 2017
In addition to suede Manolo Blahnik stilettos and flat-top visor sunglasses, was a particularly luxurious carry-on bag—a crocodile Birkin no less—a fashion trophy item to go with her megawatt diamond ring.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Melania Trump Departs for Germany and Poland in Valentino and Hermès," 5 July 2017
The side of the visor’s bill, however, read Boise State.

— michael katz, idahostatesman, "The Boise State Gators? The Broncos are caught up in a case of misidentification," 3 July 2017
The designs are all based on a close-up of Aldrin's helmet visor, showing in its reflection Armstrong taking the photo, with the lunar module Eagle to one side and the American flag that the two astronauts deployed to the other.

— Fox News, "US Mint reveals proposed designs for 'tails side' of Apollo 11 50th anniversary Coins," 22 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of visor

Middle English viser, from Anglo-French, from vis face — more at visage

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First Known Use: 14th century

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VISOR Defined for English Language Learners

visor

play

noun

Definition of visor for English Language Learners

: a piece on the front of a helmet that you can pull down to protect your face
: the part of a hat or cap that sticks out in front to protect or shade your eyes
: a flat, stiff piece of material on the inside of a car above the windshield that you can pull down to keep sunlight from shining in your eyes

VISOR Defined for Kids

visor

noun vi·sor \ˈvī-zər\

Definition of visor for Students

1 : the movable front upper piece of a helmet that is brought down to protect the face
2 : a part (as on a cap) that sticks out to protect or shade the eyes