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 Think cozy crewneck sweatshirts, classic sweater vests, and chic hats and visors, all designed with subtle nods to golf culture and Duke’s signature humor. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 One of the brand's most recent experiments was the Dyson Zone, which combined noise-cancelling headphones with a face visor that blew air toward your nose and mouth. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 Choose from bucket, visor, wide-brim and cap styles, all with advanced sun protection with a UPF 50 rating, blocking 98% of harmful UV rays. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026 Later, the astronauts flipped their visors down as their suits went through a pressure check to verify that there were no leaks. Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visor
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brim
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  • The former model, 56, has become known for an oversized brim, especially during formal and ceremonial appearances.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • What’s more, the padded shoulder straps are genuinely comfortable, even when the bag is stuffed to the brim (as someone with shoulder issues, this is a huge plus).
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Visor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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