vice president

noun

1

: an officer next in rank to a president and usually empowered to serve as president in that officer's absence or disability

2

: any of several officers serving as a president's deputies in charge of particular locations or functions

vice presidential adjective

Examples of vice president in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans are flying for more than just soccer, says Albert Herrera, an executive vice president at Internova Travel Group, a travel advisor network. —Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2024

The structure of the traditional mall was either a T-shape, or a cross shape with the four anchor stores on either sides, Stephanie Cegielski, vice president of research with the International Council of Shopping Centers, told CNN. —Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 22 June 2024

Walter Johnsen, the vice president of product development at Interperfums, says social media puts information about the world of perfume right at people’s fingertips, which is leading to growing interest in the industry. —Nina Kravinsky, NPR, 22 June 2024

The opening of the Ace in 2014 was a pivotal point in the residential renaissance of downtown that helped spur growth nearby, said Nick Griffin, executive vice president of DTLA Alliance, formerly the Downtown Center Business Improvement District. —Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vice president

noun

: an official whose rank is next below that of the president and who takes the place of the president when necessary

Legal Definition

vice president

noun

1

: an officer next in rank to a president and usually empowered to serve as president in that officer's absence or discharge

2

: any of several officers serving as a president's deputies in charge of particular locations or functions (as sales)

vice presidential adjective