Word
vino
Phoneticsvi·no
UK/vˈiːnəʊ/
Definition
n. a casual or funny way to say 'wine'. It is a short version of the word that people use when they are talking about drinking.
n. a colloquial clipping of 'wine', used primarily in informal contexts to refer to the beverage. Often carries a lighthearted or slightly humorous tone.
Examples
“I'm going to order a glass of vino with my dinner.”
“After a long day at the office, we usually meet at the bar for a quick vino and some snacks.”
“While the sommelier spoke in technical terms about the tannins and terroir, the rest of the group simply referred to the bottle as a nice vino to be enjoyed over the weekend.”
Examples
simple
“I'm going to order a glass of vino with my dinner.”
contextual
“After a long day at the office, we usually meet at the bar for a quick vino and some snacks.”
complex
“While the sommelier spoke in technical terms about the tannins and terroir, the rest of the group simply referred to the bottle as a nice vino to be enjoyed over the weekend.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian or Spanish vino (“wine”). Doublet of wine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.