chino
1 Americannoun
plural
chinos-
a tough, twilled cotton cloth used for uniforms, sports clothes, etc.
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Usually chinos trousers made of this material.
adjective
noun
plural
chinosnoun
combining form
noun
Etymology
Origin of chino1
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; of uncertain origin
Origin of chino2
From Mexican Spanish; further etymology disputed
Example Sentences
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He was last seen wearing a quilted green-brown Barbour jacket over a beige woollen jumper, with navy chinos and brown leather trainers with white soles.
From BBC
For the older set, it is shown with a blazer and chinos.
He wore his customary aviators, chinos and an untucked shirt.
From Los Angeles Times
They are reading the job ads on the board, while examining the stitching on a pair of chinos draped over it.
From BBC
He was wearing a quilted green/brown Barbour jacket over a beige woollen jumper, with navy chinos and brown leather trainers with white soles.
From BBC
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