Vinyl/ˈvaɪnl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Material Context Remember 'vinyl' refers to a material when discussing items like flooring, furniture, or fashion. The designer showcased a dress made of red vinyl. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Music 'Vinyl' can be misunderstood as only linked to music, but it's a versatile material. They installed durable vinyl siding on their house. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Revival Vinyl records are a vintage item with a cultural comeback for their warm sound. Young collectors are driving the vinyl revival.