VIP

Or V.I.P.

[vee-ahy-pee]

Informal.

1. very important person.

VIP

abbreviation

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

United passengers can get VIP treatment at the airport through the airline’s Signature Service program, available at 21 airports in the U.S. and abroad.

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American Airlines and United Airlines both said their concierge services, which include expedited security for VIP passengers, haven’t seen any impact from the shutdown.

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"You walk into the VIP room because you're one of them now," he says.

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She introduced me to upscale parties and promoters so I could get into VIP sections.

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Parts of Manchester Pride were free to attend, while ticket prices for others varied from £15 to over £200 for "VIP experiences".

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When To Use

What does VIP mean?

VIP (or V.I.P.) is an abbreviation of very important person.VIP is an informal way to refer to someone who is notable in some way and is given special treatment in a particular setting. It is also used to describe things involving special access for such people, as in phrases like VIP treatment or VIP pass. The plural of VIP is VIPs.Example: The hotel provides additional security for the rooms reserved by VIPs like heads of state.