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 Stern was dressed in chinos and an oversized wool blazer; Margie, who served as the congregation’s rabbi for fifteen years, until 2020, watched from the audience. Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2024 Brooklyn, who held an umbrella over their heads, wore a navy jacket and white tee paired with dark gray chinos. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 Reflecting the hip-hop heavyweight’s own wardrobe, the line comprises collegiate knitwear, preppy blousons, dandy-esque shirts, and classic chinos. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 There’s nothing quite like a good pair of chinos for a versatile travel piece. David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 Take a page from your father’s book and style some wide-leg chinos with an easygoing jacket and a dress shirt. Jake Smith, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2024 For white pants that are straight-legged without being slouchy, consider this pair of chinos from the Amazon Essentials brand. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 Last week, my colleague Daniel Rodgers commented on her sudden pivot to smart casual off the back of a pair of chinos. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024 Trade chinos, khakis, and crepe pants for warm wool styles. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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