visor

American  

[vahy-zer] / ˈvaɪ zər /

Or vizor

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.

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verb (used with object)

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

visor British  

/ 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

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unvisored adjective
• visored adjective
• visorless adjective

Etymology

Origin of visor

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

Example Sentences

The man pulled the visor of his hat lower over his eyes; the skull-and.crossbones glinted in the sunlight.

From Literature

Thomson explained to the jury how family and staff had to wear gloves, masks, visors and aprons when they were with her mother but she said they "held her hand during her final breaths".

From BBC

Many donned “Baywatch” visors and sweaters while others sported bright red bathing suits, popularized by the original show.

From Los Angeles Times

I was smart enough to wear my beach visor and sunglasses, but I can already feel the tips of my ears starting to bake.

From Literature

His Ray always seems to be hiding behind a motorcycle visor even when he’s not and when he deigns to speak, the words trail off in a huff of exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times