vino
noun
wine; specifically, red Italian wine, as chianti.
vino
1 American
[vee-noh]
/ ˈvi noʊ /
noun
Informal.
vinos
plural
vino-
2
American
vino
British
/ ˈviːnəʊ /
noun
Usage
What does vino- mean? Vino- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wine.” It is used in a few scientific terms connected to wine-making. Vino- comes from the Latin vīnum, meaning “wine.” The English word wine also ultimately comes from the Latin vīnum. What are variants of vino-?Vini-, as in viniculture, is a variant of vino-. Vin- is another variant, especially before a vowel. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use vini- and Words That Use vin- articles.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of vino
1895–1900; < Italian: wine
Example Sentences
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His modern vino de cocos may not exactly be the sort of spirit you’d want to sip at leisure, like mezcal or tequila.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
A Designated Driver ticket gets you all the food above without the vino.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2023
It would be a fun wine to fool people with by serving it in a black glass to see if they think it’s a red vino.
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022
As you gaze into your forever’s eyes, say cheers with a glass of vino from a wine program that just received the Grand Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.
From Fox News • Feb. 13, 2022
"Yes, leedle more vino blanco," says the Peruvian, pouring out another glass.
From Under the Southern Cross by Rae, John
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