visor
Visor (noun) means the movable front part of a helmet that covers the face, with slits or gaps to see and breathe through. Example: “He flipped up his visor to talk to the pit crew.”
How to use visor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shield over the eyes, whether on a helmet, a cap, or in a car.
Word forms
visored past tense, visors plural, visors singular
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Etymology
From Middle English viser, from Old French visiere — related to French visage, "face."
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What does “visor” mean?
The word “visor” means the movable front part of a helmet that covers the face, with slits or gaps to see and breathe through. In plain terms, a shield over the eyes, whether on a helmet, a cap, or in a car.
How do you pronounce “visor”?
“Visor” is pronounced VYZ (/ˈvaɪzɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “visor” in a sentence?
Here is “visor” used in a sentence: “He flipped up his visor to talk to the pit crew.”
What part of speech is “visor”?
“Visor” is a noun.
Where does the word “visor” come from?
The word “visor” comes from Old French. From Middle English viser, from Old French visiere — related to French visage, "face.".
How many meanings does “visor” have?
“Visor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the movable front part of a helmet that covers the face, with slits or gaps to see and breathe through.