LP

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noun

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

LP

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abbreviation

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low pressure

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Noun
The track, produced by Nottz, comes off the rapper’s forthcoming LP, 10 Til’ Midnight, out April 10. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026 Refinancing attempt In 2025, court documents show, Shaw was attempting to refinance loans held by the company’s original lender Hillcrest Bank and TASAN LP. Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026 At the 30th anniversary MOBO Awards in Manchester on Thursday (March 26), the LP was named album of the year; Dean came away with three awards in total. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 Teams have continued to court investors, either by raising new rounds or selling LP stakes. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for LP

Word History

Etymology

Noun

long-playing

First Known Use

Noun

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of LP was in 1948

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“LP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LP. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

LP

noun
ˈel-ˈpē
: a phonograph record designed to be played at 33⅓ revolutions per minute
Etymology

Noun

long-playing

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