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

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He was dressed in civilian clothes, wearing a maroon sweater over a light-colored shirt, and a pair of chinos. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024 Amazon Essentials Men's Classic-fit Wrinkle-resistant Flat-front Chino $30 $22 at Amazon There are few fashion conundrums that can’t be solved with a pair of chinos. Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 One of its most successful is Line of Trade, a collection of menswear essentials such as Donegal sweaters, corduroy trucker jackets, chinos, flannel shirts and weekender bags. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024 Amazon Essentials men's chinos: $22.90 A pair of Amazon Essentials men’s chinos is the ideal blend of professional and casual. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chino 

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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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