LP

1 of 2

noun

ˌel-ˈpē 

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

LP

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

limited partnership

2

low pressure

Examples of LP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dead Oceans is issuing the LP on vinyl for the first time come December. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

Drummer Roger Taylor recently released his solo LP Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, and Lambert dropped his own album, Adam, in July. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

His first opportunity came with singer-songwriter LP as a guitar technician. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Second, count the substantive limited partner (LP) and prospect touchpoints your firm generated since the last final close. — George Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

long-playing

First Known Use

Noun

1948, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

LP

noun

ˈel-ˈpē

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

Etymology

Noun

long-playing