Definition of Visor
Visor
vi·sor
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(American) the stiffened brim that sticks out of the front of a cap, or a stiff brim fitted to a headband and worn to shade the face, leaving the head uncovered;
e.g. The visor protects my eyes from direct sunlight.
(noun)
a panel at the upper part of a helmet's front, especially one that can be raised to expose the face;
e.g. The knight lowered his visor once he had mounted the horse.
(noun)
a flat screen fitted to the top of a vehicle's windshield that functions as a sunshade for the people in the vehicle's front row;
e.g. She pulled down the visor so that the sunlight didn't prevent her from seeing the road.
(noun)
(historical) a disguise, especially a mask worn over part of the face;
e.g. The man wore a dark visor by which I didn't recognize him.
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