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

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ debut LP. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Buy insurance offered through Data Marketing Partnership and handled by LP Management Services. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Drummer Matt Cameron recently confirmed the surviving members are in the process of mixing tracks recorded with producer Terry Date for what is planned as an eight-track LP. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

The New Orleans duo of Caspian Hollywell and RJ Santos have announced their new album, The Holy Cross Tigers, will come out November 6 via Sub Pop, marking their debut LP for the label after publicly signing last month. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 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