SINCE 1828
chino
noun
chi·no
| \ ˈchē-(ˌ)nō
, ˈshē-
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, ˈshē-
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plural chinos
Definition of chino
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
Chino
geographical name
Chi·no
| \ ˈchē-(ˌ)nō
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\
Definition of Chino (Entry 2 of 2)
city in southwestern California east of Los Angeles population 77,893
Examples of chino in a Sentence
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Some of the pieces are cut wide, for maximum flair; others feature functional patches (one accommodates an AirPod case); and some have a light blue stripe running down the side like a chino version of tuxedo pants. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Does ‘Sustainable Fashion’ Really Mean Anything?," 17 June 2019 The looks included Lycra running tops worn with a chino and topped with a bucket hat as easily as with runner’s leggings and a flat runner’s pack or with a notched suit jacket and matching trousers. — Washington Post, "Sunnei to Palm Angels, streetwear in fashion focus in Milan," 16 June 2019 The result is the Staples Edition by Louis Vuitton, a 30-piece line of menswear essentials like the overcoat, the blazer, the chino and the low-top sneaker, to name a few, rendered largely in versatile neutrals.... — Christine Whitney, WSJ, "Preview Virgil Abloh’s Staples Edition by Louis Vuitton," 25 Apr. 2019 Legs that taper toward the ankle added a bit of fashion flare, and the muted chino exterior made the Live Free dressy enough to fly in any office where traditional khaki pants could. — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, "Testing Men's Crossover Office-to-Outdoors Pants," 2 July 2018 Regular guys outside the fashion sphere have seemed to adapt too; even a simple chino short is cut a little higher and slimmer these days. — Chris Black, Vogue, "“What the Point of Shorts If They’re Not Short?” Celebrating Menswear's Short Shorts Revival," 1 June 2018 Inspired by a pair of Abercrombie & Fitch chinos that belonged to John F. Kennedy, the brand has released a new capsule collection that draws heavily from the 35th president's wardrobe—including, of course, a modernized take on that original chino. — Liz Raiss, GQ, "You Could Use a Style Upgrade," 13 Apr. 2018 Set your legs free with the very best chino shorts. — Yang-yi Goh, GQ, "The Best Chino Shorts Will Summerize Your Go-To Fits," 20 June 2018 The 100 percent cotton twill chino with a compact weave, tonal herringbone pocketing and natural corozo buttons has a slightly oversize fit, a high waist and a straight leg. — Jean Palmieri | Wwd, latimes.com, "Abercrombie & Fitch to debut John F. Kennedy-inspired collection," 9 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chino.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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