vinyl

[vahyn-l]

noun

1. Chemistry.,  the vinyl group, the univalent group C 2 H 3 , derived from ethylene.

2. any resin formed by polymerizing vinyl compounds, or any of a group of plastics made from such resins.

   This flooring is vinyl, although it looks like wood.

3. 1. phonograph records made of vinyl, considered collectively.

      I'd like to sell my collection of vinyl.

   2. vinyl as the material or medium for such records or recordings.

      songs recorded on vinyl.

adjective

1. Chemistry.,  containing the vinyl group.

vinyl

/ ˈvaɪnɪl /

noun

1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH 2 CH-

   a vinyl polymer

   vinyl chloride

2. (modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin

   a vinyl raincoat

3. any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC

4. (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs

vinyl

1. The group C ₂ H ₃, derived from ethylene.

2. Any of various chemical compounds, typically highly reactive, that contain this group and are used in making plastics.

3. Any of various plastics made of vinyl, typically tough, flexible, and shiny, often used in upholstery and clothing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinyl¹

1860–65; < Latin vīn ( um ) wine + -yl

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinyl¹

C19: from _vini- + _-yl

Example Sentences

The soundtrack is actual vinyl—crackly, charming, blessedly free of Spotify commercials for paper towels.

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Councils have tried various methods to make this tidier, ranging from placing vinyl stickers on pavements showing where bin bags should be placed, to repurposing plastic storage containers normally made for grit or dog waste.

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Inside, he’s in the company of his drum machine, a turntable, synthesizers and his vinyl collection.

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We see the dad discovering an unopened Christmas present with his name on it - a vinyl record of Where Love Lies - which he immediately puts on.

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Jesus Moreno, managing director of the nearby Revolver Records music store, said he sold out all 20 vinyl copies of the album in just hours.

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