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

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

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

Most quality towels are made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or microfiber, says Balicki. — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 4 Aug. 2023

Below, Yoo takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, the ups and downs of working in the sustainability space, and why her company petitioned the EPA to remove polyvinyl alcohol from water. — Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 14 June 2023

Once printing is finished, the shapes are set by adding polyvinyl alcohol to the inky portion of the structure. — Ian Randall, Science | AAAS, 1 Nov. 2019

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