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

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

Dustin H. may be going insane with his coq au vin ravioli, as well as Elena with her coq au vin burrito.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2022

We sat down frequently to coq au vin, prime ribs au jus, and cotelette Milanese with all the trimmings.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou