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

Also at play, I suspect: the Gen Z affinity for old-school technology—everything from vinyl records to analog cameras—and the desire for physical authenticity in our increasingly digital world.

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The business specializes in chemicals used in battery recycling and water treatment as well as vinyl products that serve as a component of medical supplies.

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A music shop owner has said the surge in people buying physical-format music like vinyl has a been "lifeline".

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For most of the way, though, “Shadow Ticket” may remind you of an exceptionally tight tribute band, playing the oldies so lovingly that you might as well be listening to your old, long-since-unloaded vinyl.

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As crowd control barricades began springing up and artist security personnel lingered outside the famed vinyl record shop, passersby and neighbors alike began to ponder what could be going on.

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