Meaning & Definition of word "Vinyl"

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.