▪ an item of headgear that consists of a stiff brim attached to a strap that fits around the head, leaving the top of the head uncovered: "I have a visor but I am concerned that my scalp will get sunburned"
▪ a movable part of a helmet that can be pulled down to cover the face.Similareyeshadeshadeshieldguard
▪ a screen for protecting the eyes from unwanted light, especially one at the top of a vehicle windshield.
▪ a mask.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French viser, from Old French vis ‘face’, from Latin visus (see visage).
