noun

chino

CHEE-noh

Chino (noun) means a sturdy cotton fabric, or trousers made from it. Example: “He wore chinos and a blazer to the office.”

noun

A sturdy cotton fabric, or trousers made from it.

"He wore chinos and a blazer to the office."

How to use chino

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for chino

Ino dino vino wino kino mino gino Pino Hino rhino amino albino

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chino” mean?

The word “chino” means a sturdy cotton fabric, or trousers made from it. In plain terms, a style of casual cotton trousers, or the fabric they're made from.

How do you pronounce “chino”?

“Chino” is pronounced CHEE-noh (/ˈtʃinoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “chino” in a sentence?

Here is “chino” used in a sentence: “He wore chinos and a blazer to the office.”

What part of speech is “chino”?

“Chino” is a noun.

Where does the word “chino” come from?

The word “chino” comes from Spanish. Adopted by American soldiers during the Spanish-American War; possibly linked to Spanish chino ("toasted"), describing the fabric's tan color.

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