chino
noun
a tough, twilled cotton cloth used for uniforms, sports clothes, etc.
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chino
1 American
[chee-noh]
/ ˈtʃi noʊ /
noun
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chinos
plural
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a tough, twilled cotton cloth used for uniforms, sports clothes, etc.
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Usually chinos trousers made of this material.
adjective
chino
2
American
[chee-noh]
/ ˈtʃi noʊ /
noun
Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive.
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chinos
plural
Chino
3
American
[chee-noh]
/ ˈtʃi noʊ /
noun
Chino-
4
American
Chino-
1
British
combining form
chino
2
British
/ ˈtʃiːnəʊ /
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of chino1
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; of uncertain origin
Origin of chino2
From Mexican Spanish; further etymology disputed
Vocabulary lists containing chino
Example Sentences
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They include a fit-and-flare shape jersey dress, V-neck tunic, tailored jumpsuit, jersey tees and a chino knee-length skirt.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2023
We’re dressed in classic first date attire: me in a navy jumpsuit that I frantically purchased a few days before and him sporting a striped button-down shirt with chino shorts.
From New York Times ● May 27, 2022
The candidate then sent a photo of him wearing baggy chino shorts, an orange polo and a zip-up vest.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2020
I am thinking here of a classic jean cut made in a luxury fabric, as opposed to denim, or a chino that has a careworn vibe, and isn’t too box-fresh or preppy.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2019
He rips off his baseball uniform to reveal a very Tiny purple polo shirt and chino shorts.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
Since then, California Justice Center and Advocates for Faith & Freedom have filed a motion asking the state court to dissolve the injunction blocking Chino Valley’s original parent notification policy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Chino Valley school board adopted the book restriction policy in October 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Anyone who was there remembers the long lines to get in, the sold-out crowd and drama involving Sierra Canyon against Bishop Montgomery and Mater Dei against Chino Hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
In 2010, Southern California Edison removed about 40 high-voltage transmission towers from Chino Hills State Park after years of public opposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
Chino is standing outside the little gatehouse talking to a man in khaki.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Stand out in a sea of stretchy polos and soulless chinos with attire that marries the look of nostalgic golf style with modern flourishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
He wore his customary aviators, chinos and an untucked shirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2025
Examining the stitching on the chinos is crucial for making that decision.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
As the crowd sipped cocktails in booths, Hilfiger stuck to what he knows on models walking through: rugby shirts, blazers, chinos and varsity jackets in corduroy and herringbone.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
About two minutes pass, and a young man wearing chinos and a blue dress shirt with a loud tie comes out of a corridor and walks right over to Alicia.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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