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vinyl

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvaɪnəl/

vinyl means: Music records made of plastic, or this way of recording and listening to music.

noun

MUSIC RECORDSB1

Music records made of plastic, or this way of recording and listening to music.

  • I prefer music on vinyl.
  • She bought the album on vinyl last week.
  • His vinyl collection fills three shelves.

Similar words: records

Common phrases: on vinyl, vinyl collection, buy vinyl

PLASTIC MATERIALB2

A strong plastic used for floors, furniture coverings, clothing, and music records.

  • The seats are covered in vinyl.
  • We chose vinyl flooring for the kitchen.
  • Her red vinyl jacket shone under the lights.

Common phrases: vinyl flooring, vinyl seats, vinyl jacket

VINYL CHEMICALSC2

Chemical substances containing a particular group of carbon and hydrogen atoms, including several strong, flexible plastics.

  • The laboratory studies vinyl compounds.
  • Vinyl resins are used to make protective coatings.
  • The factory processes several types of vinyl.

Common phrases: vinyl compounds, vinyl resins, vinyl polymers

Questions about vinyl

What does vinyl mean?

Music records made of plastic, or this way of recording and listening to music.

What is vinyl in other languages?

Türkçe: plak · Español: vinilo · Français: vinyle · Deutsch: Vinyl · Italiano: vinile · 日本語: レコード

How do you pronounce vinyl?

It is pronounced /ˈvaɪnəl/.

How do you use vinyl in a sentence?

I prefer music on vinyl. She bought the album on vinyl last week.

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