/ˈvaɪ.nɪl/, /ˈvaɪ.nəl/, [ˈvaɪ.nɫ̩]
OriginFrom Latin vīnum (“wine”) + -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.
- uncountableThe univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
- countableAny of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
- collective, uncountablePhonograph records as a medium.
“Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs.”
- countableA phonograph record.
“This is a tangible example of the net's natural flow toward improved environmental outcomes. Although some people lament the loss of flipping through CDs, or eight-tracks, or vinyls, there is a clear ”
- not-comparableContaining the vinyl radical.
- not-comparableMade of polyvinyl chloride.
- not-comparablePertaining to a phonograph record.
“Dance, boogie wonderland / Sound fly through the night / I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland”
“After being gifted a turntable and investing in relatively inexpensive speakers, he talks about becoming reacquainted with the Impulse vinyl version of John Coltrane's celebrated jazz album, A Love Su”
Formsvinyls(plural)