vino
n. uncountable C1 Advanced UK //vˈiːnəʊ// vi·no
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.
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.
Borrowed from Italian or Spanish vino (“wine”). Doublet of wine.