visor

or vi·zor

[ vahy-zer ]

noun

1. Armor.
   1. (on a close helmet) a piece having slits or holes for vision, situated above and pivoted with a beaver or a ventail and beaver.
   2. a similar piece of plate having holes or slits for vision and breathing, attached to or used with any of various other helmets, as the armet, sallet, basinet, or helm.
2. the projecting front brim of a cap.
3. a rigid adjustable flap on an automobile windshield that can shield the eyes of a driver from direct sunlight or glare.
4. a means of concealment; disguise.

verb (used with object)

1. to protect or mask with a visor; shield.

visor

/ ˈvaɪzə /

noun

1. a transparent flap on a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the face
2. a piece of armour fixed or hinged to the helmet to protect the face and with slits for the eyes
3. another name for peak
4. a small movable screen used as protection against glare from the sun, esp one attached above the windscreen of a motor vehicle
5. archaic.
   a mask or any other means of disguise or concealment

verb

1. tr to cover, provide, or protect with a visor; shield

Derived Forms

• ˈvisored, adjective
• ˈvisorless, adjective

Other Words From

• visor·less adjective
• un·visored adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of visor¹

1250–1300; Middle English viser < Anglo-French (compare Old French visiere ), equivalent to vis face ( visage ) + -er -er ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of visor¹

C14: from Anglo-French viser, from Old French visiere, from vis face; see visage

Example Sentences

One of the best known shows Moffitt wearing a stretch knit swimsuit with fencer’s visor and tall boots.

From Los Angeles Times

The 35-year-old had equalled the longstanding all-time benchmark when he won Saturday's Supersport opener, before being denied what looked like a certain win in Sunday's Superbike race by an issue with his visor.

From BBC

The helmets, provided at cost by Tacoma wholesaler Helmets R Us, are foam padded and aerodynamic, with a clip-on visor.

From Seattle Times

Investigators said they found Bernstein’s blood on a visor in Woodward’s car, and on a knife discovered in a drawer at the Newport Beach home where Woodward lived with his parents.

From Los Angeles Times

Donning a white visor and a matching hoodie, Fisch said it was a productive introductory session for the Huskies.

From Seattle Times