Meaning & Definition of word "Vinyl"

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    Vinyl

    /ˈvaɪnəl/

    noun:

    • 1. A synthetic plastic material used for records, floor coverings, and various other applications.
      • Example: She played her favorite music on a classic vinyl record.
    • 2. A type of record made from vinyl plastic, commonly used for music recordings.
      • Example: The store specializes in selling vintage vinyl albums from the 1970s.
    • 3. A type of flooring material made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that is durable and easy to maintain.
      • Example: They chose vinyl flooring for the kitchen due to its water resistance.

    adjective:

    • 1. Related to or made of vinyl.
      • Example: He bought a vinyl tablecloth that is easy to clean.

    Etymology

    The term vinyl comes from the Latin 'vinum', meaning 'wine', as a reference to the ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vinyl record:

    A disc made of vinyl used to play music.

    vinyl siding:

    Plastic external material used for building exteriors.

    vinyl flooring:

    Synthetic flooring option made of vinyl.

    Related Words

    PVC:

    Polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic.

    acetate:

    A form of vinyl used in some types of records.

    Slang Meanings of vinyl

    Meaning: Spin a record.

    Example Sentence: Let's spin some vinyl at the party tonight.

    Meaning: Vinyl lover or collector.

    Example Sentence: He's such a vinyl head, always hunting for rare records.