vip

noun
UK: /ˌviː.aɪˈpiː/
US: /ˌviː.aɪˈpiː/

  1. A very important person.

    1. He is a VIP, so treat him well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant has a special section for VIP guests who want more privacy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dignitary notable celebrity
vip adjective

  1. Relating to or used by very important people.

    1. This is a VIP lounge. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hotel offers VIP services, including a private chauffeur and personal shopper. [ ] [ ]
vip transitive-verb

  1. To treat someone as a VIP.

    1. They VIPed us at the club. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company VIPed their top clients with a luxury cruise and exclusive events. [ ] [ ]
vip intransitive-verb

  1. Acting as a VIP.

    1. We were VIPing all night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The group was VIPing at the concert, enjoying backstage access and premium seating. [ ] [ ]
vip abbreviation

  1. Very Important Person.

    1. VIP access is required. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please direct all VIP inquiries to the designated staff member immediately. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "vip" is /ˌviː.aɪˈpiː/ in British English and /ˌviː.aɪˈpiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vip": dignitary, notable, celebrity.

Example usage of "vip": "He is a VIP, so treat him well.". More examples on the page.