VIP
noun
plural VIPs
ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz 
: a person of great influence or prestige
especially
: a high official with special privileges
Examples of VIP in a Sentence
I was treated like a VIP at the reception.
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
Recent Examples on the Web
Tay Lautner and Kelly Rizzo are radiant at The Dear Media x Pinterest VIP Creator Dinner in Los Angeles.
—
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Tickets are $125 for general admission and $175 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s event is open to all, but those looking for a premium weekend experience can check out VIP and Platinum packages.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s no limit to the VIP experiences, spanning private suites, behind-the-scenes access, and bespoke bourbon experiences along the Bourbon Trail.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The Absolut Heat Haus, Soho House’s VIP pop-up The Hideout, and the Coca-Cola Pop Shop are just a few of the brand activations that aim to build a rapport with the festival audience.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Single-day general admission tickets are $53, with the option to upgrade to VIP on Friday for $113 or for $103 on Saturday and Sunday.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merchandise item & more.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Tickets are $125 for general admission and $175 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s event is open to all, but those looking for a premium weekend experience can check out VIP and Platinum packages.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s no limit to the VIP experiences, spanning private suites, behind-the-scenes access, and bespoke bourbon experiences along the Bourbon Trail.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The Absolut Heat Haus, Soho House’s VIP pop-up The Hideout, and the Coca-Cola Pop Shop are just a few of the brand activations that aim to build a rapport with the festival audience.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Single-day general admission tickets are $53, with the option to upgrade to VIP on Friday for $113 or for $103 on Saturday and Sunday.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merchandise item & more.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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Etymology
from very important person
Medical Definition
VIP
abbreviation
vasoactive intestinal peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Although hypokalemia and acidosis are classically associated with secretion of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) by a neuroendocrine tumor, electrolyte abnormalities occur in other forms of chronic diarrhea.—Roger Kapoor et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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