visor

noun vi·sor \ ˈvī-zər \

variants: or less commonly vizor

|Updated on: 22 Jul 2018

Examples: visor in a Sentence

Definition of visor

1 : the front piece of a helmet; especially : a movable upper piece

2 a : a projecting front on a cap or headband for shading the eyes

b : a usually movable flat sunshade attached at the top of an automobile windshield

3 a : a face mask

b : disguise

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visored

play \ˈvī-zərd\ adjective

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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

Nagy, a bald man — like me — had been wearing a visor during practices this spring.

— mike sansone, chicagotribune.com, "Bald guy in a visor? Bears coach Matt Nagy uses his head," 24 May 2018
Standard on all models is a security system, along with remote entry and trunk release, dual-zone automatic climate control, pushbutton start, dual illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors, and a capless fuel filler.

— g. chambers williams iii, Houston Chronicle, "Honda Accord debuts for 2018 with its first-ever turbocharged engines," 15 June 2018
Standard on all models is a security system, along with remote entry and trunk release, dual-zone automatic climate control, pushbutton start, dual illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors, and a capless fuel filler.

— g. chambers williams iii, star-telegram, "All-new Honda Accord debuts for 2018 with its first-ever turbocharged engines | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 12 May 2018
The visor, a mere fragment of a hat, has a reputation as a classic elder accessory, beloved by bridge-playing nanas in Tampa.

— madeline fass, Vogue, "Is the Visor Making a Comeback? Kim Kardashian West and Dior Think So," 11 Apr. 2018
The kicker wore a purple visor, black tank top, purple basketball shorts, white socks and black Under Armour cleats.

— cortlynn stark, kansascity, "He kicked a cat as someone yelled 'field goal' in video. City wants help finding him," 19 June 2018
The teaser features Cardi and Ora singing the track’s hook, the latter rocking a bright red retro top with futuristic visors.

— mackenzie cummings-grady, Billboard, "Rita Ora Shares Lush Teaser of 'Girls' Video: Watch," 6 June 2018
Those helmets could include jaw protection and visors to resemble a motorcycle-racing helmet, which may not be practical in combat but would be useful in training environments.

— ben kesling, WSJ, "Weapons Training Likely Causes Brain Injury in Troops, Study Says," 30 Apr. 2018
The outfit of gym shorts, a pullover and a visor rang a bell, though.

— paul myerberg, USA TODAY, "Chip Kelly is back on campus but can he recapture magic at UCLA?," 13 Apr. 2018

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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

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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visor Synonyms

Synonyms

bill, brim, peak;

Related Words

shade;

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

VISOR Defined for English Language Learners

visor

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