chino
noun
chi·no
ˈchē-(ˌ)nō 
ˈshē-
ˈshē-
plural chinos
1
: a usually khaki cotton or synthetic-fiber twill of the type used for military uniforms
2
chinos plural
: an article of clothing made of chino
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Though styled like a sharp chino, the material is soft, stretchy, and thus suitable for almost any activity — even working out, Lulu shoppers claim.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
These pants blend chino elements with workwear details, giving a rugged yet polished look, especially when paired with cowboy boots.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
There were walking coats in English checks, distressed ball caps and straight-up chinos.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Layer this with a cardigan and a light jacket, or wear it alone with jeans or chinos.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
These pants blend chino elements with workwear details, giving a rugged yet polished look, especially when paired with cowboy boots.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
There were walking coats in English checks, distressed ball caps and straight-up chinos.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Layer this with a cardigan and a light jacket, or wear it alone with jeans or chinos.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Chino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chino. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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Chino
geographical name
Chi·no
ˈchē-(ˌ)nō
city in southwestern California east of Los Angeles population 77,893
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