extended play
noun
plural extended plays
: ep entry 1
They went on to release two more extended plays, two studio albums and a handful of single albums throughout their now eight-year career.—
Carmen Chin
Carmen ChinExamples of extended play in a Sentence
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The park will feature professional grade fields, lighting for extended play, learning centers and flexible gathering spaces, and will expand access to soccer for all ages for years to come.
—Miceal Chamberlain, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Early Success May Not Automatically Lead to Consistent Growth
Kahan released his first extended play (EP) album Hurt Somebody in 2018 with its eponymous single featuring Julia Michaels which reached 24 on the United States Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
While the box score numbers do not appear great, Young extended plays with his legs and made plenty of big-time throws, helping put the Panthers in position to win late.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
And, while it's not intended for extended play, this model does feature actual steering and suspension.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025
While the bubble feature wasn’t the biggest hit, families loved the fair value, sturdy design, and beloved characters that extended play well beyond the first adventure.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The musician has announced her fifth extended play project, Hella Pressure, which is set to arrive on Aug. 1.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
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Miceal Chamberlain, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Early Success May Not Automatically Lead to Consistent Growth
Kahan released his first extended play (EP) album Hurt Somebody in 2018 with its eponymous single featuring Julia Michaels which reached 24 on the United States Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
While the box score numbers do not appear great, Young extended plays with his legs and made plenty of big-time throws, helping put the Panthers in position to win late.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
And, while it's not intended for extended play, this model does feature actual steering and suspension.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025
While the bubble feature wasn’t the biggest hit, families loved the fair value, sturdy design, and beloved characters that extended play well beyond the first adventure.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The musician has announced her fifth extended play project, Hella Pressure, which is set to arrive on Aug. 1.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
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“Extended play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended%20play. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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