visor

noun vi·sor \ ˈvī-zər \

variants: or less commonly vizor

Updated on: 13 May 2018

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

Did Watson ever see a player lick an opponent across the visor?

— jason gay, WSJ, "Ballad of the Renegade Hockey Licker," 6 May 2018
All Students — The following apparel or items are NOT allowed at school: b) Hats, visors, bandanas or other head apparel.

— valerie strauss, Washington Post, "Fla. student says her rights were violated when school forced her to wear bra, cover nipples with bandages," 4 May 2018
Payton even special-ordered a Lone Sailor visor to keep with his game-day sideline tradition.

— jeff duncan, NOLA.com, "Hectic week of horses, hoops ahead for Gayle Benson, team execs," 2 May 2018
However, the clear visor created a reflection, which bothered him a bit toward the end of his last stint.

— jim ayello, Indianapolis Star, "Josef Newgarden puts IndyCar windscreen through paces at IMS," 30 Apr. 2018
Embiid lost his mask in a collision … and then Justise Winslow deliberately stepped on it, dislodging the visor protecting his eyes and forcing the big man to the bench temporarily (there was replacement eyewear on hand).

— jeremy woo, SI.com, "76ers Fight Through 48 Minutes of Controlled Chaos to Take Game 3 Over Heat," 19 Apr. 2018
Mullen, wearing shorts and a visor, ran out on the field before the game and gestured to the fans to stand up and holler.

— mike bianchi, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Dan Mullen turns Gators spring game into fun-filled spring fling," 15 Apr. 2018
Here, see the best visors to buy for spring and beyond.

— madeline fass, Vogue, "Is the Visor Making a Comeback? Kim Kardashian West and Dior Think So," 11 Apr. 2018
After two strikes to the head, Porter clenched his fist and punched him in the face through the opening where the visor had been, the complaint said.

— karen pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Car driver breaks nose of motorcyclist in Brookfield road rage," 25 Jan. 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