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

The duo of Elucid and billy woods dropped the LP overnight, via Backwoodz. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026

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

Rapsody, who picked up her first win in 2025 and was previously nominated here for Laila’s Wisdom in 2018, could also find herself in the final line-up with her ambitious, acclaimed God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops LP. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2026

When taken as a whole — and a deluxe edition of Carnaval de Luz does pair the LP with the EPs — the songs present an alternative argument to pop-culture doomsaying, since, as always, U2’s central message is preaching peace, hope, and love. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 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