vice president
Americannoun
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vice presidents
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an officer next in rank to a president who serves as president in the president's absence.
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an officer next in rank to a president who serves as a deputy to the president or oversees a special division or function.
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U.S. Government. the officer of this rank who is elected at the same time as the president and who succeeds to the presidency upon the resignation, removal, death, or disability of the president.
Lincoln's first vice president was Hannibal Hamlin.
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Usage
Why is the term vice president in the news? On August 11, 2020, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced he selected California Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate for the 2020 presidential election.
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Etymology
Origin of vice president
First recorded in 1565–75
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Outside of gaming, media and entertainment is the biggest industry for Epic Games, said Bill Clifford, senior vice president of the Unreal Ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Bruce, who also serves as chief operating officer, joined Honest in June 2025 from Hain Celestial, the tea and snack maker, where he served as senior vice president of financial planning and analysis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
What sets Netflix apart is its large library of content, said Alejandro Rojas, a vice president with Parrot Analytics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The vice president has been among the members of the administration most skeptical of the offensive launched against Iran in late February.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
His vice president, Gerald Ford, was sworn in as president.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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