vin

¹ American  

[van] / vɛ̃ /

noun

French.

plural

vins

1. wine.

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Vin ² American  

[vin] / vɪn /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Vincent.

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VIN ³ American  

1. vehicle identification number.

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vin- ⁴ American  

1. variant of vini-, especially before a vowel.

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vin. ⁵ American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) wine.

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vin- British  

combining form

1. a variant of vini-

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Usage

What does vin- mean? Vin- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wine.” It is used in a few scientific terms connected to wine-making. Vin- comes from the Latin vīnum, meaning “wine.” The English word wine also ultimately comes from the Latin vīnum. Vin- is a variant of vini- or vino-, and may be used when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use vino- and Words That Use vini- articles.

Etymology

Origin of vin.

From the Latin word vīnum

Example Sentences

“If I tell my mom to make coq au vin, she’ll say, ‘Oh no, I can’t do that,’” he laughs.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

The sly skill she employs when Child enthuses over making coq au vin is worthy of a nomination all by itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2022

At the time, Child had yet to make her first coq au vin — or any French dish.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2022

For the uninitiated, coq au vin is chicken parts braised in wine, with brandy, onions, carrots, mushrooms and bacon.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

The workshop was the heart of the Fishery, and Kil- vin was the heart of the workshop.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss