vin

[ van ]

/ vɛ̃ /

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noun, plural vins

[van]. /vɛ̃/. French.

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Other definitions for vin (2 of 5)

Vin

[ vin ]

/ vɪn /

noun

a male given name, form of Vincent.

Other definitions for vin (3 of 5)

VIN

vehicle identification number.

Other definitions for vin (4 of 5)

vin-

variant of vini-, especially before a vowel.

Other definitions for vin (5 of 5)

vin.

abbreviation

(in prescriptions) wine.

Origin of vin.

From the Latin word vīnum

How to use vin in a sentence

But after Vin came in and starting doing the role, he blew us away.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Filmmaker James Gunn on His Glorious Space Opera and Rise to the A-List|Marlow Stern|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fast and Furious co-stars Jordana Brewster and Vin Diesel paid tribute to Paul Walker.
The Best Moments of the MTV Movie Awards|Marina Watts|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This cult classic Vin Diesel clip from a British talk show is great for a number of reasons.
Vin Diesel’s 6 Greatest YouTube Masterpieces|Amy Zimmerman|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For an action franchise superstar, Vin Diesel is pretty freaking adorable.
Vin Diesel’s 6 Greatest YouTube Masterpieces|Amy Zimmerman|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A quick YouTube search reveals that Vin Diesel truly contains multitudes.
Vin Diesel’s 6 Greatest YouTube Masterpieces|Amy Zimmerman|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pour on a wine-glassful of Sauterne or vin de Grave, and strew over it some Spanish pimento.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode|Harriet A. de Salis
If he did not have charge of the plans, then the chances were that Vin.
The Call of the Beaver Patrol|V. T. Sherman
His breakfast—the gaol-allowance of bread and vin ordinaire—was by his side.
My Lady Ludlow|Elizabeth Gaskell
The dinner was a simple one, consisting of soup, a joint, and two or three vegetables; the wines vin ordinaire and Burgundy.
The Memoirs of General P. H. Sheridan, Complete|General Philip Henry Sheridan
Dear Sara's letter is very charming—not at all physicky—rather an agreeable draught of vin sucr.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3)|George Eliot

British Dictionary definitions for vin

vin-

combining form

a variant of vini-

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