polyvinyl

adjective

poly·​vi·​nyl ˌpä-lē-ˈvī-nᵊl 

: of, relating to, or being a polymerized vinyl compound, resin, or plastic

—often used in combination

Examples of polyvinyl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Detergent pods: These contain detergent and boosters suspended in a water-soluble polyvinyl film that dissolves in the wash, releasing the contents. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026

Our favorite polyvinyl Victorian is growing (and glowing) up. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026

Unlike tempered glass, which shatters easily, laminated glass is made of two thick pieces of glass sandwiching a type of durable resin called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and is much more likely to hold together during impact. — Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025

Great for island cruise itineraries, this phone bag is watertight and retains touchscreen operations through its polyvinyl shell. — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing polyvinyl

• polyvinyl acetate
• polyvinyl alcohol
• polyvinyl chloride

Rhymes for polyvinyl

• anticlinal
• entorhinal
• isoclinal
• transvaginal
• affinal
• anginal
• synclinal
• vaginal
• final
• pinal
• spinal
• vinyl

Medical Definition

polyvinyl

adjective

poly·​vi·​nyl -ˈvīn-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or being a polymerized vinyl compound, resin, or plastic