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

Examples of LP in a Sentence

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Noun
Last summer, Good Charlotte dropped its eighth studio album, Motel Du Cap, which marked the band’s first LP without drummer Dean Butterworth following his departure in early 2025. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026 These estimates are based on a control transaction versus an LP deal. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026 The album marks the band’s first LP since each member completed his mandatory military service in South Korea. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026 The country legend has announced Dream Chaser, his 156th studio LP, which includes a surprise co-write with none other than friend, collaborator, and occasional tourmate Bob Dylan. Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 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 22 Mar. 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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