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hi-vis en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /haɪˈvɪz/

Etymology

Clipping of high-visibility.

Meanings

1. High-visibility.
   • […] possibly by waving a hi-vis vest or even just being visible in one. 2002, The Railway Magazine:
   • A Hi-Vis jacket which can be worn over either of the other jackets or instead of them. 1999, Jane Down, Textiles technology to GCSE:
   • […] and if hi-vis garments are not worn, it is all too easy for a motorist not to spot you until it is too late. 2006, Karen Coumbe, Karen Bush, The Complete Equine Emergency Bible:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
hi-viz		alternative	lexicographic
high-vis		alternative	lexicographic
more hi-vis	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most hi-vis	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

hi-vis en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /haɪˈvɪz/

Etymology

Clipping of high-visibility.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) High-visibility clothing.
   • These are not people – builders, airport staff, police officers – who need to be seen for safety. These are men wearing hi-vis for its aesthetic value. 2018 September 13, Simon Chilvers, “Time to reflect: why the fashion for high-vis is everywhere”, in The Guardian:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
high-vis		alternative	lexicographic
hi-viz		alternative	lexicographic