vinyl (ˈvaɪnɪl
)
Definitions
noun
- (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH2CH- ⇒
a vinyl polymer
vinyl chloride
- (modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin ⇒
a vinyl raincoat
- any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC
- (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs
Word Origin
C19: from vini- + -ylUsage examples
Then he felt the vinyl sticking damply to his forehead and raised his head slowly.
, 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.
, ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?: A Life Through the Movies (2004)