noun
chino
CHEE-noh
noun
1
A sturdy cotton fabric, or trousers made from it.
"He wore chinos and a blazer to the office."
How to Use Chino
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of casual cotton trousers, or the fabric they're made from.
Common pairings
a pair of chinos
khaki chinos
Word Forms
chinos plural, Chinos plural
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Etymology
Adopted by American soldiers during the Spanish-American War; possibly linked to Spanish chino ("toasted"), describing the fabric's tan color.