: a monovalent radical CH2=CH derived from ethylene by removal of one hydrogen atom
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: a polymer of a vinyl compound or a product (such as a resin or a textile fiber) made from such a polymer—often used before another noun
a house with vinyl sidingvinyl tiles/flooring
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: vinyl used as a material for phonograph records
a vinyl record
… 1970's revolutionary record "Wake the Town," the first "rap" song ever released on vinyl. [=as a phonograph record] Rob Kenner
The opening multimedia bonanza also features … reissues of the band's 13 studio albums on vinyl … Jerry McCulley
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: phonograph records recorded on vinyl
a shop selling vintage vinyl
The owner of the company … said GZ Media produced 300,000 records in 1994, but, with the global resurgence in the popularity of vinyl, it expects to produce 20 million this year. Rick Lyman
These are people who … listen to vinyl at home. John King
Recent Examples on the WebThe set was not released in any other format, such as vinyl or cassette. Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2022 The vinyl will become more widely available the following Friday, Dec. 2. Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 Both the vinyl and CD sets come with unique artwork/photography and a collectible booklet. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2022 Fabrics such as fleece make soft top layers while vinyl and nylon are good waterproof backings. Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 That's because, for many of these homes, the brick work is structural not easily swapped out the way vinyl or aluminum siding might be. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Race cars are covered in a colorful vinyl nowadays, so paint jobs aren’t really paint jobs, and changes can be fairly easy. Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 The vinyl bobblehead figures range from about four inches to just over six inches in height, with the keychains being around four inches long. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2022 The vinyl also includes several close-up glam shots of the singer. Amethyst Tate, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin vinum wine