EP

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abbreviation or noun

ˈē-ˈpē 

plural EPs

: a music recording that is typically longer than a single (see single entry 2 sense 1c(2)) and shorter than a full-length album

… a five-song EP by the South Korean boy band that clocks in under 15 minutes …

—Joe Coscarelli

Today, EPs look just like full-length CDs, except for the number of tracks. … Most EPs contain 30 minutes or so of music …

—Roger Catlin

There are plenty of reasons to make an EP—whether it's to … find a proper home for B-sides or serve as an introduction to an up-and-coming group before their official debut.

—Bonnie Stiernberg

… released a new extended play (EP) record.

—Mike Sunnucks

called also extended play

EP

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abbreviation

1

estimated position

2

European plan

Examples of EP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Abbreviation or noun

Along the walk sits Stanley, an excellent Chinese spot that conjures a Hong Kong evening parlor and was opened by Louis Tikaram, who made a name on the global culinary stage as executive chef of EP & LP in West Hollywood. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

The most recent group effort from Dirty Projectors was their five-EP run in 2020, including Flight Tower EP. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026

Still, Intak, who has writing credits on every song on the EP alongside Jongseob, wanted the lyrics to show a harder, more mature edge. — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Following the release of his latest EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, the country singer sat down with Matthew McConaughey for a conversation about his life and career. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Abbreviation or noun

extended play

First Known Use

Abbreviation Or Noun

1989, in the meaning defined above