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
With the arrival of 2024’s Invincible Shield, Judas Priest became the first metal act to release albums 50 years apart, as their debut LP, Rocka Rolla, was unleashed in 1974. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026 And while none of the song titles are currently available, last month lead singer/guitarist Dave Grohl confirmed a new LP is on the way during a one-off show at UTAS Stadium in Tasmania. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026 The Swedish singer’s new record marks her first LP since 2022’s EYEYE. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026 There have also been a series of LP transactions over the past 12 months that provide a window into MLS franchise valuations. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for LP

Word History

Etymology

Noun

long-playing

First Known Use

Noun

1948, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Feb. 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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