: 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
As mentioned, his tragic passing is what ultimately lead to the band dissolving after their second LP. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Bridgers tapped her usual collaborators Tony Berg and Ethan Gruska on the new LP. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026 Niman later founded Bill Niman Farm LP, which raises grass-fed cows and chickens. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 League rules also do not allow ownership by sovereign wealth funds, corporations, or pension funds, and do not permit debt on LP interests. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 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 23 Aug. 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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