noun
zin
zihn
Zin (noun) means Short for Zinfandel, a variety of red wine. Example: “We shared a bottle of zin with dinner.”
noun
1
Short for Zinfandel, a variety of red wine.
"We shared a bottle of zin with dinner."
How to use zin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual shorthand for Zinfandel wine.
When to use it
Informal — used mainly among wine drinkers and on wine lists, not in formal writing.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like zin.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- zins
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
We shared a bottle of _____ with dinner.
Etymology
A clipped form of "zinfandel."
Frequently asked questions
What does “zin” mean?
The word “zin” means short for Zinfandel, a variety of red wine. In plain terms, casual shorthand for Zinfandel wine.
How do you pronounce “zin”?
“Zin” is pronounced zihn (/zɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “zin” in a sentence?
Here is “zin” used in a sentence: “We shared a bottle of zin with dinner.”
What part of speech is “zin”?
“Zin” is a noun.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include zin:
