EP

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abbreviation or noun

ˈē-ˈpē 

plural EPs

: a music recording that is typically longer than a single (see single entry 2 sense 1c(2)) and shorter than a full-length album

… a five-song EP by the South Korean boy band that clocks in under 15 minutes …

—Joe Coscarelli

Today, EPs look just like full-length CDs, except for the number of tracks. … Most EPs contain 30 minutes or so of music …

—Roger Catlin

There are plenty of reasons to make an EP—whether it's to … find a proper home for B-sides or serve as an introduction to an up-and-coming group before their official debut.

—Bonnie Stiernberg

… released a new extended play (EP) record.

—Mike Sunnucks

called also extended play

EP

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abbreviation

1

estimated position

2

European plan

Examples of EP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Abbreviation or noun

The eight-track EP is a true music roller coaster covering a variety of different topics and themes, including economic hardship and relationships. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Sam Costin has been promoted to a Creative Producer post in recognition of his contribution as Co-EP on the first season of Legacy of Spies. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Although there’s nothing explicitly internet-y about this EP, the digital is present as a background chorus. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

The veteran journalist is joining the media startup Newpress as its EP. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Abbreviation or noun

extended play

First Known Use

Abbreviation Or Noun

1989, in the meaning defined above