Definition

A piece of material that protects the eyes from sunlight or glare, often found on hats or cars.

Example

She wore a visor to shield her eyes from the bright sun while playing tennis.

Conversation

Did you see my new baseball cap with the visor?

Yeah, I love it! It looks really cool.

Thanks! The visor really helps block the sun when I'm outside.

For sure, it's perfect for those sunny days at the park.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A piece of material that shields the eyes from sunlight or glare, often attached to a helmet or cap.

Example

He wore a cap with a visor to block the sun from his eyes.

Conversation

I just bought a new helmet that has a built-in visor.

That's cool! It must be great for blocking the sun.

Yeah, I love how it visors my eyes while I ride.

Root Explanation

Visor → It originates from Old French 'visiere' (meaning face shield or mask), which is derived from 'viser' (meaning to see). A visor is a part of a helmet or a cap that protects the face while allowing the wearer to see.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'face shield' ('visiere') that helps you 'see' ('viser') while protecting your face — that's what a visor does.

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