Vinyl (noun)

  1. A type of plastic material made from polyvinyl chloride.
  2. A type of record made from this plastic material.

Origin:

Shortened from polyvinyl chloride, a polymer of vinyl chloride.

Examples:

  1. The flooring is made from vinyl.
  2. He bought a vinyl record of his favorite album.
  3. Vinyl is a versatile and durable material.
  4. Vinyl records are making a comeback among music enthusiasts.
  5. The vinyl siding on the house is faded and needs to be replaced.
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