VIP
noun
plural VIPs
ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz 
: a person of great influence or prestige
especially
: a high official with special privileges
Examples of VIP in a Sentence
I was treated like a VIP at the reception.
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
Recent Examples on the Web
Adults can take a break at the spa while the kids take a tennis lesson or join in the VIP kids’ sports activities.
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Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Cost is $15 through Saturday, Feb. 1; $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Wooden would host her for breakfast at the VIP’s Cafe.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
La Casa de los Famosos, based on the Big Brother format, is also not a new concept for Poza, who co-hosted the celebrity version of the format for Televisa, Big Brother VIP.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Typically performed in the spa’s VIP Earth Suite, the treatment begins with a scalp massage and application of thermal mud made by Natura Bissé.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Because for as long as Swift continues to support Kelce from her VIP box at NFL games, the Swifties will continue to support the NFL.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2024
Comes with 10 taco tickets; one free margarita, beer, wine, seltzer or non-alcoholic beverage; one-hour early entry at 11 a.m. for lunch or standard entry at 4 p.m. for dinner
Super VIP: $125.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
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Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Cost is $15 through Saturday, Feb. 1; $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Wooden would host her for breakfast at the VIP’s Cafe.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
La Casa de los Famosos, based on the Big Brother format, is also not a new concept for Poza, who co-hosted the celebrity version of the format for Televisa, Big Brother VIP.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Typically performed in the spa’s VIP Earth Suite, the treatment begins with a scalp massage and application of thermal mud made by Natura Bissé.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Because for as long as Swift continues to support Kelce from her VIP box at NFL games, the Swifties will continue to support the NFL.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2024
Comes with 10 taco tickets; one free margarita, beer, wine, seltzer or non-alcoholic beverage; one-hour early entry at 11 a.m. for lunch or standard entry at 4 p.m. for dinner
Super VIP: $125.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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Etymology
from very important person
Medical Definition
VIP
abbreviation
vasoactive intestinal peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Although hypokalemia and acidosis are classically associated with secretion of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) by a neuroendocrine tumor, electrolyte abnormalities occur in other forms of chronic diarrhea.—Roger Kapoor et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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