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 Benn, a 17-year veteran, played with a visor for the first time in 1,216 career games, leaving Nashville center Ryan O'Reilly, Minnesota defenseman Zach Bogosian, and Sharks winger Ryan Reaves as the last three active players who have never worn a visor in an NHL game. CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026 Benn, a 17-year veteran, played with a visor for the first time in 1,216 career games, leaving Nashville center Ryan O’Reilly, Minnesota defenseman Zach Bogosian, and Sharks winger Ryan Reaves as the last three active players who have never worn a visor in an NHL game. Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026 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 Rinard Ford filed a patent for a new head-up display to be implemented through a car's sun visor. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visor
brim
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  • 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 7 Feb. 2026.

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