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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Those collaborations helped establish him as one of hip-hop’s most recognizable melodic voices even before the arrival of his first solo LP. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 Since 2017, Dulgarian has grown TAGABOW from its placid, solo origins into one of the decade’s most influential and inventive shoegaze bands; the proof is in Lotto, their bold and relentless breakout LP from last year. — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 While the general public has still not heard Once Upon a Time in Shaolin in its entirety, Pablo Torre Finds Out shared two Method Man-centric clips from the LP. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 Other highlights will include psychedelic-rock band All Them Witches, DJ/producer LP Giobbi and singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 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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“LP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LP. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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Kids Definition

noun

ˈel-ˈpē

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

Etymology

Noun

long-playing

LP

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