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

Regardless of how the tradition took hold, experts agree that cheese is rarely happily paired with vin rouge.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2022

At the time, Child had yet to make her first coq au vin — or any French dish.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2022

Ringed by a froth of vin jaune sauce, it plays like a lost classic of nouvelle cuisine.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2022

The workshop was the heart of the Fishery, and Kil- vin was the heart of the workshop.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss