noun

vinyl

Translation

vinyl, record

Examples

The floor is covered with vinyl tiles.

He collects old vinyl records.

Grammar Patterns

((uncountable)) a type of plastic The bag is made of vinyl.

((countable)) a phonograph record I bought a new vinyl today.

Similar Words

Synonyms: plastic, PVC; (for record) record, LP

Etymology

Short for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The 'vinyl' part comes from the chemical vinyl group, which is derived from Latin 'vinum' (wine) due to its relation to ethyl alcohol.

Memory Tips

Imagine a record player playing a record made of shiny plastic (vinyl).