Meaning & use

VIP

noun·Everyday

A very important person who is given special treatment or privileges.

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The hotel arranged a private entrance for the VIP guests at the concert.

As a VIP member, she skipped the long line at the airport.

A note on using this word

VIP originated as an abbreviation for 'very important person' but is now commonly used as an ordinary noun and adjective.

Words with a similar meaning

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