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Definition of “vinyl

vinyl (ˈvaɪnɪlPronunciation for vinyl

Definitions

noun

  1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH2CH-  ⇒ 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

Word Origin

C19: from vini- + -yl

Usage examples

  • Then he felt the vinyl sticking damply to his forehead and raised his head slowly.
    Wood, Bari, Doll's Eyes (1994)
  • It will also be available on 7" vinyl with a live bootleg recording of a Left Banke cover,'Walk Away Renee '.
    NME (New Musical Express) (2003)
  • The townhouses feature brick and vinyl exteriors, and are situated on wide, deep lots.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • Existing flooring such as vinyl , cork tiles or underlay will have to be removed before this type of floor can be fitted.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • The long bathroom window had a venetian blind which threw slatted shadows from the streetlamp onto the vinyl floor.
    John Walsh, ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?: A Life Through the Movies (2004)

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