long play

noun

1. a long-playing phonograph record.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long play¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

When I get hold of a new game, especially one I’m excited about, my tendency is to hunker down for long play sessions.

From Time

I first heard her music probably in 1975, when she came out with the long-play version of “Love to Love You Baby.”

From The Daily Beast

The words of the long play about the paladins are improvised, but they have in the theatre the MSS.

From Project Gutenberg

In dealing with scenes from a long play—whether linked or disconnected—pupils will always have a feeling of incompleteness.

From Project Gutenberg

It was early in the afternoon, so the children settled down for a long play.

From Project Gutenberg

But the audience and the critics only saw this speech as part of a long play.

From Project Gutenberg

She was unable to lose a sense of looking on, as if morning, noon and night she were at another long play.

From Project Gutenberg