chino

noun

plural chinos
1
: a usually khaki cotton or synthetic-fiber twill of the type used for military uniforms
2
chinos plural : an article of clothing made of chino

Examples of chino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Available in nine summery colorways, these classic chinos made from lightweight linen are both comfortable and stylish. Grace Smith, Southern Living, 22 June 2024 The broken suit — already emerging as a street style trend at Pitti Uomo — was among the standouts paired with slightly roomier chino pants or white denim. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 Stop wearing skinny chinos Think about how to dress to best flatter your body type, Guy said. Byeva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 June 2024 With nearly 10,000 five-star reviews, these Volcom chino shorts are a steal at just $30. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for chino 

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Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chino was in 1943

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Cite this Entry

“Chino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chino. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

chino

noun
chi·​no ˈchē-nō How to pronounce chino (audio) ˈshē- How to pronounce chino (audio)
plural chinos
1
: a usually khaki cotton fabric
2
: an article of clothing made of chino
usually used in plural

Geographical Definition

Chino

geographical name

Chi·​no ˈchē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce Chino (audio)
city in southwestern California east of Los Angeles population 77,893
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