visor

noun

vi·​sor ˈvī-zər How to pronounce visor (audio)
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
visored adjective
visorless adjective

Illustration of visor

Illustration of visor
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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 on the Web 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 So wearing a visor was just a little something different. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 Fallston’s Visor is its newest addition, started by the current team in an ode to Woods, who often sports a visor during practice. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2024 Pettit's arms and camera are visible in the reflection of his helmet visor. WIRED, 5 Oct. 2023 The Cricut Hat Press uses an iron press with a curved heat plate to make store-quality caps, visors, sun hats, and bucket hats right at home. Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024 From tennis skirts to dresses to visors, your wardrobe and workout bag will be ready to hit the courts. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of visor was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visor. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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
visored adjective

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