EP
1 of 2abbreviation or noun
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
Joe CoscarelliToday, EPs look just like full-length CDs, except for the number of tracks. … Most EPs contain 30 minutes or so of music …—Roger Catlin
Roger CatlinThere 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
Bonnie Stiernberg… released a new extended play (EP) record.—Mike Sunnucks
Mike Sunnuckscalled also extended play
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estimated position
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European plan
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Jakeways executive produces The Buccaneers with Beth Willis; Joe Innes is also joining the series as an EP on season three.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Luke Combs is previewing his upcoming album with the new three-song EP The Prequel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Two-time Oscar nominee Robbie Brenner is producing on behalf of Mattel and Oscar winner Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter are producing for Hello Sunshine, along with Emily Ferenbach as an EP.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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For the first time since the 2019 EP Iconology, Elliott is working on new music, and is hoping to get back on the road again soon as well.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Jakeways executive produces The Buccaneers with Beth Willis; Joe Innes is also joining the series as an EP on season three.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Luke Combs is previewing his upcoming album with the new three-song EP The Prequel.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
Two-time Oscar nominee Robbie Brenner is producing on behalf of Mattel and Oscar winner Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter are producing for Hello Sunshine, along with Emily Ferenbach as an EP.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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“EP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EP. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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