chino
noun
chi·no
ˈchē-(ˌ)nō 
ˈshē-
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
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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.
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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
The limited-edition capsule, which was designed in partnership with the musician, includes T-shirts and sweatshirts in a camo print, skull motifs, old English graphics and a checker print, along with classic chino pants, shorts and overalls.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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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
The limited-edition capsule, which was designed in partnership with the musician, includes T-shirts and sweatshirts in a camo print, skull motifs, old English graphics and a checker print, along with classic chino pants, shorts and overalls.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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“Chino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chino. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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Chino
geographical name
Chi·no
ˈchē-(ˌ)nō
city in southwestern California east of Los Angeles population 77,893
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