extended play

noun
1.
a phonograph record of 45 r.p.m. that plays a longer time than the standard 45 r.p.m. record.
Abbreviation: EP.
Origin of extended play
1950-55
Related forms
extended-play, adjective
Examples from the web for extended play
  • Some speculated whether the extended play made a difference in the outcome of the tournament.
  • Choose standard play over extended play on video recorders for better picture quality.