VIP

or V.I.P.

[ vee-ahy-pee ]

Informal.

1. very important person.

VIP

abbreviation for

1. very important person
2. visually impaired person
3. vasoactive intestinal peptide: a polypeptide secreted by the small intestine during digestion and also found in the brain as a neurotransmitter: large amounts in the blood cause diarrhoea

VIP

1. An abbreviation for “ V ery I mportant P erson”: “The luncheon will be exclusive, with VIPs only.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of VIP¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

If Weekend 2 temperatures are similarly assaulting as they were at Weekend 1, you’ll want to seek out the tiki bar oasis in 12 Peaks VIP Area near Menotti’s coffee stand.

From Los Angeles Times

We found respite at the tiki bar that’s hidden toward the back of the 12 Peaks VIP area, next to the Menotti coffee stand.

From Los Angeles Times

He said pride of place would be given to grandmother Christine, who would sit next to him for the show and who he described as "the VIP of VIPs".

From BBC

It was inspired by the VIP lounges Walt Disney experienced at the 1964 New York World’s Fair where “It’s a Small World” and “Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln” debuted.

From Los Angeles Times

VIP tends to have more of the nice, air-conditioned trailer-style portable bathrooms, and there are also exclusive food and beverage spots the hoi polloi can’t access.

From Los Angeles Times