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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

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visorless

play \ˈvī-zər-ləs\ adjective

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See visor defined for kids

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

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
Catire pulled up his visor and chain-smoked by his motorcycle, hoping the day would pass quickly.

— Washington Post, "All eyes on Venezuelan military as country teeters", 8 June 2017
Catire pulled up his visor and chain-smoked by his motorcycle, hoping the day would pass quickly.

— hannah dreier, The Seattle Times, "All eyes on Venezuelan military as country teeters", 7 June 2017
In a conference room inside Boeing’s former Space Center in Kent, now a hive of different defense programs, a reporter donned a virtual-reality visor to take a look at a virtual mock-up of the jet maker’s 737 JSTARS contender.

— dominic gates, The Seattle Times, "Boeing puts 737 up against small-business jets for $6.9B defense contract", 29 May 2017
Wang stands transfixed in her skin-tight fuchsia minidress and oversized glam-girl sunglasses, her outfit popping out against the crowd of straw visors and denim shorts.

— deborah vankin, latimes.com, "Piano virtuoso Yuja Wang could have gone anywhere for this interview. She chose ... Universal Studios?", 26 May 2017
Jimenez waved his visor in a swinging motion and sheathed his putter like a matador's sword.

— ap, USA TODAY, "Bernhard Langer regains Senior PGA lead with late birdie run", 26 May 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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Other Clothing Terms

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

VISOR Defined for English Language Learners

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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