chino

noun

chi·​no ˈchē-(ˌ)nō  ˈshē- 

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

Expanding its use of natural materials for the summer season, in alignment with its fall offering, the brand plied linen into workwear suits and herringbone checks in silk and cashmere blends into deconstructed blazers to be worn more casually over chino pants. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025

Bezos kept to the typical menswear at F1 style formula: A navy polo shirt, close-fitting white chinos, and navy and white sneakers—twinning with his own set of flying sunnies. —Vogue, 26 May 2025

For Nintendo, the DS — a portable two-screen touch compatible device meant to fit in the average chino pocket — arriving at the same time as its newest handheld threat: the Playstation Portable (PSP). —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025

Wyeth has always been an impeccably dressed man, whether donning black tie at the White House or a or a chambray shirt and chinos on the farm. —Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 6 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for chino

• dino
• fino
• keno
• lino
• wino
• amino
• carlino
• casino
• imino
• ladino
• latino
• merino

Kids Definition

chino

noun

chi·​no ˈchē-nō  ˈshē- 

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 

city in southwestern California east of Los Angeles population 77,893