Vinyl
(noun)
- A type of plastic material made from polyvinyl chloride.
- A type of record made from this plastic material.
Origin:
Shortened from polyvinyl chloride, a polymer of vinyl chloride.
Examples:
- The flooring is made from vinyl.
- He bought a vinyl record of his favorite album.
- Vinyl is a versatile and durable material.
- Vinyl records are making a comeback among music enthusiasts.
- The vinyl siding on the house is faded and needs to be replaced.