Illustration of visor
- V visor 1
variants
or less commonly vizor
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
Examples of visor in a Sentence
the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes
Recent Examples on the Web
There are three possible builds with this kit, starting with an astronaut with poseable arms and legs, a golden visor that opens and closes, and a detachable jet pack.
—
Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Put the sun visor down to block your view of the sun.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
But don’t expect to see him in dad shorts and a visor.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
During a particularly chaotic doubles match, the wind blew Pegula’s visor off her head, swept a trash can on to the court, and toppled potted plants.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
On the cusp of her return to tennis, Naomi Osaka is tipping her visor to her fans.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
The ski-goggle aesthetic of the Apple product looks better than the bulky plastic headset visors of the past.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
This premium leather napkin or tissue holder can attach to the back of your car seat, the center console, or your sun visor.
—Amy Stanford, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024
The visor is also specifically positioned for maximizing airflow without compromising protection, and the liner is removable for washing and odor management.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Put the sun visor down to block your view of the sun.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
But don’t expect to see him in dad shorts and a visor.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
During a particularly chaotic doubles match, the wind blew Pegula’s visor off her head, swept a trash can on to the court, and toppled potted plants.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
On the cusp of her return to tennis, Naomi Osaka is tipping her visor to her fans.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
The ski-goggle aesthetic of the Apple product looks better than the bulky plastic headset visors of the past.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
This premium leather napkin or tissue holder can attach to the back of your car seat, the center console, or your sun visor.
—Amy Stanford, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024
The visor is also specifically positioned for maximizing airflow without compromising protection, and the liner is removable for washing and odor management.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visor. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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visor
noun
vi·sor
variants
also vizor
ˈvī-zər
1
: a movable front upper piece on a helmet
2
: a projecting part (as on a cap or headband) to protect or shade the eyes
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