visor

noun

vi·​sor ˈvī-zər 

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

visored

ˈvī-zərd 

adjective

visorless

ˈvī-zər-ləs 

adjective

Illustration of visor

• V visor 1

Synonyms

• bill
• brim
• peak

Examples of visor in a Sentence

the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes

Recent Examples on the Web

Along with the cozy hammock and guitar, this set includes a friendly pup, a sun visor, a book, and a cool drink to enjoy. —Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024

Many surfaces inside the W1 are exposed carbon fiber—even the sun visors are 0.1-inch-thick slices of the stuff—but there are a few concessions to practicality, including a sliding cupholder and a recessed luggage shelf behind the seats (big enough for two crash helmets, according to McLaren). —Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2024

With two large front pockets, a visor hood, and two layers of moisture protection, the Cowrie is a solid layer or shell to add to your outdoor gear collection. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024

The helmets also feature heads-up displays, which project real-time data on telemetry, temperature and humidity on a transparent display right on the visor. —Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024

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

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

-zərd 

adjective