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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In fact, by 2013, less than a decade after the e-Gear’s debut, Lamborghini released its last car to feature a manual, the Gallardo LP 560-2 50th Anniversario. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Slade is best known for joining AC/DC in 1989, and played on their comeback LP, The Razor’s Edge. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours Remains a Multi-Chart Win Rumours joins Greatest Hits on four of the same six Billboard rankings, and just like the compilation, the traditional studio LP similarly moves backward on every one of them. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Niman later founded Bill Niman Farm LP, which raises grass-fed cows and chickens. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 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