Illustration of visor
- 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
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.
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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
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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
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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visor. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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