ENGLISH
REFERENCE

VIP

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌviˌaɪˈpi// vip

n. Stands for Very Important Person. A very important person who gets special treatment because they are famous or powerful. You often see this at events where certain guests have their own private area.

n. Abbreviation for Very Important Person. An individual accorded special privileges or status due to their fame, wealth, or political importance. Often used as a modifier before another noun.


SIMPLE

The VIPs arrived in black cars and went straight to the front.

CONTEXTUAL

Security guards escorted the VIPs through a private entrance to avoid the large crowds at the stadium.

COMPLEX

While the general admission area was overcrowded, the VIP lounge offered a secluded environment for high-profile sponsors to network during the interval.

Synonyms
Usage

Often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., 'VIP treatment', 'VIP lounge').

© 2026 English Reference