vin

¹ American  

[van] / vɛ̃ /

noun

French.

plural

vins

1. wine.

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Vin ² American  

[vin] / vɪn /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Vincent.

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VIN ³ American  

1. vehicle identification number.

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vin- ⁴ American  

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

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vin. ⁵ American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) wine.

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vin- British  

combining form

1. a variant of vini-

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of vin.

From the Latin word vīnum

Example Sentences

Ted Morgan preferred McDonald’s hamburgers and California wines to Sanche de Gramont’s coq au vin and French vintages.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2023

These chicken thighs braised in red wine take inspiration from the French coq au vin.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2023

The sly skill she employed when Child enthuses over making coq au vin was worthy of a nomination all by itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022

For the uninitiated, coq au vin is chicken parts braised in wine, with brandy, onions, carrots, mushrooms and bacon.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

We sat down frequently to coq au vin, prime ribs au jus, and cotelette Milanese with all the trimmings.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou