polyvinyl chloride

noun

: a polymer of vinyl chloride used especially for electrical insulation, films, and pipes

—abbreviation PVC

Examples of polyvinyl chloride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This rugged balance ball is made with anti-burst polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and has a 600-pound weight capacity. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026

Vinyl is made from synthetic materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026

As for fake Christmas trees, recycling can be a little trickier: Some recycling centers do not accept the materials artificial trees are often made of, like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyethylene (PE). —Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Dec. 2025

This Dunhill Fir artificial Christmas tree features needles and branches made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that are hypoallergenic and fire-resistant. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polyvinyl chloride

• amiloride
• hexachloride
• hydrochloride
• oxychloride
• pentachloride
• tetrachloride
• bichloride
• dichloride
• perchloride
• trichloride
• boride
• dihydrochloride