Synonyms for

Vinyl

Verb / ˈvaɪnʌl / Another word for vinyl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a synthetic material made from polyvinyl chloride or a related polymer, used to make records, clothing, upholstery, and other products

Synonyms & similar words

vinylradical vinylgroup plastic polymer PVC resin artificial synthetic man-made imitation faux simulated false mimicked recreated reproduced copied cloned replicated duplicated echoed emulated

Synonyms by register

Formal

polyvinyl chloride PVC

Informal

records LPs albums wax

Literary

grooves platters

Antonyms

natural organic biodegradable plant-based non-synthetic

Common collocations

  • vinyl record
  • vinyl flooring
  • vinyl siding
  • vinyl chloride
  • vinyl ester
  • vinyl group

Word family

noun vinyl
adjective vinyl

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun referring to a type of plastic or a vinyl record. Can also be used as an adjective, especially in technical contexts like 'vinyl flooring'.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a vinyl jacket to wear in the rain.
  2. The band released their new album on vinyl.
  3. My grandma has a huge collection of vinyl records.
  4. I prefer the sound of vinyl over digital music.
  5. The upholsterer suggested a vinyl fabric for the dining chairs.

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