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

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Noun
The Robinson brothers joined Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast to talk about recording the LP in Nashville, their strong feelings about AI in songwriting, and how much they got paid for those Aerosmith gigs. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026 The final number also makes Kiss All the Time the biggest opening week for a solo male artist since Ed Sheeran’s 2017 LP Divide (672,000 copies). Sophie Williams, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026 Remember The Humans is due out May 8 on Arts & Crafts, and marks BSS’ first new studio LP since 2017’s Hug of Thunder. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026 Fans have been eagerly awaiting the LP; BTS has not released new music in three years due to the band members’ mandatory military service. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 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 16 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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