Vin

¹

[vin]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Vincent.

vin-

²

1. variant of vini-, especially before a vowel.

vin

³

[van]

noun

French.

plural

vins 

1. wine.

VIN

⁴

1. vehicle identification number.

vin.

⁵

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) wine.

vin-

combining form

1. a variant of vini-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vin¹

From the Latin word vīnum

Example Sentences

JSerra won the Division 4 boys’ title with Vin Krueger of Oaks Christian taking the individual title in 14:18.6.

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“You are entertaining. So Bulgu will give you two choices,” the monster says in that voice that would make Vin Diesel jealous.

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One of the reasons Vin Scully was the greatest was you could hear and understand everything he said.

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Pray to a Dodgers altar that features a Vin Scully bobblehead, a 1953 World Series program and a photo of Jackie Robinson signing his first contract.

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My brother has an “altar” that features a Vin Scully bobblehead, a 1953 World Series program and a photo of Jackie Robinson signing his first contract among other items.

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When To Use

What does vin- mean?

Vin- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wine.” It is used in a few scientific terms connected to wine-making.Vin- comes from the Latin vīnum, meaning “wine.” The English word wine also ultimately comes from the Latin vīnum.Vin- is a variant of vini- or vino-, and may be used when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use vino- and Words That Use vini- articles.