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 Choose from bucket, visor, wide-brim and cap styles, all with advanced sun protection with a UPF 50 rating, blocking 98% of harmful UV rays. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026 Later, the astronauts flipped their visors down as their suits went through a pressure check to verify that there were no leaks. Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 This genius invention clips onto your car’s sun visor, and the magnetic grip holds sunglasses securely and within reach. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026 The vehicle sat locked, with a sun visor propping his off-duty silver five-shot revolver in the dash. Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visor
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brim
Noun
  • The wide brim offers sun protection and adjustable chin straps promise a secure fit.
    Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Dressed in head-to-toe black, both mother and daughter wore button-up dress coats, wide-brim hats, and tights; even the backs of their outfits featured a matching pleated detail.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visor. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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