variants also vizor
Definition of visornext
as in brim
the projecting front part of a hat or cap the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes

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Recent Examples of visor Ryan O’Reilly, Zach Bogosian and Ryan Reaves are the others who choose not to wear visors. Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026 That would mean drivers could deploy the head-up display by lowering the visor and having it directly in their line of sight. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Two men pushed Hodges against a wall; one man reached beneath his protective visor and dug into his right eye with his thumb. Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026 Instead, the Wild got a four-minute power play when former Hill-Murray standout Mikey Anderson caught Marcus Johansson under the visor with a high stick. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visor
brim
Noun
  • The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.
    Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
  • San Francisco Travel Association Fisherman’s Wharf brims with maritime charm—San Francisco’s must-visit waterfront district.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visor. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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