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Definition of chinos

chinos

/ˈtʃiːnoʊz/
chi · nos
Plural:chinos
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• noun

1

Casual trousers made from a durable, lightweight cotton twill fabric, typically dyed in tan, khaki, or other neutral shades.

Example

"He wore a crisp white linen shirt and navy chinos to the outdoor reception."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-20th century from American Spanish chino ('Chinese'), referring to the cotton twill fabric originally manufactured in China and imported to the Philippines for U.S. military uniforms.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chinos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chinos
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