LP

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noun

: a microgroove phonograph record designed to be played at 33¹/₃ revolutions per minute

LP

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abbreviation

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low pressure

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Noun
Dozens of energy billionaires stand to benefit, like Anschutz Exploration Corporation leader Philip Anschutz and Energy Transfer LP founders Kelcy Warren and Ray Davis, who are worth $16.9 billion, $7.2 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Pop duo Sparks has earned a career-high with its 28th studio LP, MAD!, which finishes at No. 2, and gives the pair its seventh top 40 LP overall. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 30 May 2025 During a fan event at the Chateau Marmont earlier this week, Cyrus debuted songs from the LP, while also teasing its follow-up record. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025 In addition, Everett mixed and mastered the LP at his own Subtle McNugget Studios in Los Angeles. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for LP

Word History

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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“LP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LP. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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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