Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun plural trousers made with chino cloth.

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  • noun Trousers made from chino

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Examples

  • ANNIE MURPHY (Freelance Journalist): Mario Gomez has carefully prepared for his TV interviews; he's clean-shaven, dressed in chinos, a spotless hooded sweatshirt and loafers.

    Oldest Chilean Miner Speaks About Rescue 2010

  • The poor harrassed Eton type is frequently shown sweating in chinos and a rugby shirt, cordially suggesting Prince Harry be returned in full working order, rather than in a partwork of ears and fingers.

    Grace Dent's TV OD: The Taking Of Prince Harry Grace Dent 2010

  • The man on stage, dressed in chinos and a crisp white shirt, is Alan Chambers.

    The camp that ‘cures’ homosexuality 2008

  • In this context, "Khakis" have become popular as business casual pants/trousers, and includes other cuts and fabric types (such as chinos).

    I get email... Reader Tim challenges me with "Khaki" - dfi 2009

  • For slightly looser pants, such as chinos, Peskowitz advises creating a peg by pinching the fabric slightly at the front during the rolling process.

    StarTribune.com rss feed 2010

  • At 11:30, Pastor Rick takes the stage, dressed in a loose, short-sleeved button-down shirt and black cotton chinos.

    American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010

  • Me, I just wanted chinos without pleats and I was lost.

    Unpleated Coe Douglas 2011

  • "It seems like gains in sales and earnings will take longer than expected," as casual and basic products were weak and the company needs to "infuse more fashion into items" like chinos, blouses, and T-shirts.

    Loft Gives Ann's Profit a Boost; New York & Co. Loss Narrows Karen Talley 2011

  • When I asked what his Gunex and Rivamonti customers should do, he grabbed a pair of chinos, pointed at the pleats, and said some basic pieces like pleated pants are being incorporated into the more luxurious Brunello Cucinelli line.

    D&G Will Die; Long Live Dolce & Gabbana Christina Binkley 2011

  • At thirty-three years of age you all of a sudden want flat-front chinos without cuffs?

    Unpleated Coe Douglas 2011

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