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- V visor 1
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
Examples of visor in a Sentence
the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes
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On yard signs, scarfs, hats, visors, T-shirts, bumper stickers, coffee mugs and jewelry.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The design also incorporates a helmet and visor to fend off solar radiation and enhance the astronaut’s view, plus custom gloves and boots that will allow for spacewalks of up to eight hours.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
The woman's package includes a pair of leggings, a leotard, wristbands, a visor, and a fanny pack for $32.89.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The design also incorporates a helmet and visor to fend off solar radiation and enhance the astronaut’s view, plus custom gloves and boots that will allow for spacewalks of up to eight hours.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
The woman's package includes a pair of leggings, a leotard, wristbands, a visor, and a fanny pack for $32.89.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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
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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visor. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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
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