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

Examples of LP in a Sentence

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Noun
There will be a special addition to the original album, as an unreleased Jay-Z and Nas collaboration will be a part of the LP. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 27 June 2024 That nine-song record followed their previous band LP, 2022’s World Record. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 June 2024 His debut full-length, Heaven or Hell, peaked at No. 5, while sophomore effort Life of a Don reached a No. 2 best and his third LP, Love Sick, attained a No. 4 high. Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 26 June 2024 Three more hit singles off their 1983 LP, Fantastic, followed, making Michael and Ridgeley England's favorite white soul boys. Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for LP 

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

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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