Word
VIP
Phoneticsvip
/ˌviˌaɪˈpi/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The VIPs arrived in black cars and went straight to the front.”
“Security guards escorted the VIPs through a private entrance to avoid the large crowds at the stadium.”
“While the general admission area was overcrowded, the VIP lounge offered a secluded environment for high-profile sponsors to network during the interval.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., 'VIP treatment', 'VIP lounge').
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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