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

/ vī′nəl /

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

"Times change all the time. One time you were cutting records on vinyl next it was on CD, then MP3 and digital… it's about moving with the times," he says.

From BBC

Jenkins released her first 10-inch vinyl album, “Call and Response,” on Moses Asch’s original Folkways Records in 1957.

From Los Angeles Times

Of miles and health stats, of vinyl records, of books about L.A. — and of people.

From Los Angeles Times

If we went to the museum, what we like to do is listen to vinyl.

From Los Angeles Times

This virtual "basket of goods" is regularly updated to reflect shopping trends, with vinyl records and air fryers added in 2024, and hand sanitiser removed.

From BBC