vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/noun 4adjective 3forms 1 noun4 •Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics. •Phonograph records as a medium.Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs. •A phonograph record. •The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene. adjective3 •Made of polyvinyl chloride. •Pertaining to a phonograph record.Dance, boogie wonderland / Sound fly through the night / I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland — 1979 •Containing the vinyl radical. formsvinyls