LP

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noun

ˌel-ˈpē

: a microgroove phonograph record designed to be played at 33⅓ revolutions per minute

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Producer Whiteley also plays bass on the LP, and Dominic Billett, Isa Burke, Wayne Horvitz, and Ken Whiteley are among the other musicians. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 Harris’ Commanders group included longtime business partner David Blitzer, who was also a Steelers LP. — Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026 Harris’ Commanders group included longtime business partner David Blitzer, who was also a Steelers LP. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 11 July 2026 The past few years have been especially prolific for the legendary outfit, and this Friday (July 10), the Rolling Stones delivered a twenty-fifth studio LP, Foreign Tongues. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for LP

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Etymology

Noun

long-playing

First Known Use

Noun

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of LP was in 1948

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noun

ˈel-ˈpē

: a phonograph record designed to be played at 33⅓ revolutions per minute

Etymology

Noun

long-playing

LP

noun

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