LP

1 of 2

noun

ˌel-ˈpē 

: a microgroove phonograph record designed to be played at 33⅓ revolutions per minute

LP

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

limited partnership

2

low pressure

Examples of LP in a Sentence

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Noun

Related How should Cyrus feel about her new LP’s opening performance? — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

The group will also open two August 2027 gigs in Rome for Harry Styles, whose own new LP, Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally, was heavily influenced by the band. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

But his more impressive follow-up LP, 2022’s River Fools & Mountain Saints, seemed to be marred by its rollout, or lack thereof. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Zook Cabins The exterior is finished in LP lap siding, with cedar shake accents, plus a metal roof. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

long-playing

First Known Use

Noun

1948, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

LP

noun

ˈel-ˈpē

: a phonograph record designed to be played at 33⅓ revolutions per minute

Etymology

Noun

long-playing