variants also vizor
Definition of visornext
as in brim
the projecting front part of a hat or cap the visor on your baseball cap should provide adequate shade for your eyes

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Recent Examples of visor In one, a man wearing a helmet with a visor can be seen firing a machine gun at a crowd of people about 30 yards away across a square. Marin Scott, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026 Benn, a 17-year veteran, played with a visor for the first time in 1,216 career games, leaving Nashville center Ryan O'Reilly, Minnesota defenseman Zach Bogosian, and Sharks winger Ryan Reaves as the last three active players who have never worn a visor in an NHL game. CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026 Benn, a 17-year veteran, played with a visor for the first time in 1,216 career games, leaving Nashville center Ryan O’Reilly, Minnesota defenseman Zach Bogosian, and Sharks winger Ryan Reaves as the last three active players who have never worn a visor in an NHL game. Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026 He was spotted at morning skate Monday wearing a visor. Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visor
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brim
Noun
  • Today, the brand is well-known for its signature brim-style helmets beloved by snowboarders around the world, including Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Hats with intricate details, antique fabrics, and structured brims should be gently hand-cleaned to keep them in good condition.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026

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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visor. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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