Definition of "vinyl" []

• The univalent chemical radical CH2CH, derived from ethylene. (noun)
• Any of various compounds containing the vinyl radical, typically highly reactive, easily polymerized, and used as basic materials for plastics. (noun)
• Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing. (noun)
• Phonograph records considered as a group: a secondhand store that buys and sells vinyl. (noun)
• On vinyl In the medium of phonograph recordings: an old song available only on vinyl. (idiom)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "They make sure their music is available in vinyl, CD, and MP3."
• "My first pressing vinyl is better than your compressed digital version."
• "Many of the classic LPs of the rock era are available in reissues, and most new releases are available on vinyl also. vinyl is hip."