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

Her label said the LP signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026

Stake sales for teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, LAFC, the Atlanta Falcons, the New York Islanders have kept the market hot for LP and minority positions. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026

This month, Weezer put out its twentieth studio LP, the Gold Album. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Nickelback has been busy throughout the year hyping the world for Everything Under the Sun, the band’s upcoming eleventh studio LP. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 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