noun

zin

zihn

Zin (noun) means Short for Zinfandel, a variety of red wine. Example: “We shared a bottle of zin with dinner.”

noun

Short for Zinfandel, a variety of red wine.

"We shared a bottle of zin with dinner."

How to use zin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual shorthand for Zinfandel wine.

When to use it

Informal — used mainly among wine drinkers and on wine lists, not in formal writing.

zins plural

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A clipped form of "zinfandel."

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.

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