SP

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. Shore Patrol.

2. Specialist.

3. Submarine Patrol.

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sp. ² American  

abbreviation

1. special.

2. species.

3. specific.

4. specimen.

5. spelling.

6. spirit.

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Sp. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Spain.

2. Spaniard.

3. Spanish. Also Sp

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s.p. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. without issue; childless.

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S.P. ⁵ American  

abbreviation

1. Shore Patrol.

2. Socialist party.

3. Submarine Patrol.

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SP ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. standard play: the standard recording speed on a VCR

2. starting price

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noun

1. slang latest information

Sp. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Spain

2. Spaniard

3. Spanish

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sp. ³ British  

abbreviation

1. special

2. species

3. specific

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sp ⁴ British  

abbreviation

1. without issue

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Etymology

Origin of s.p.

From Latin sine prōle

Example Sentences

“There was always going to be some blood on the street with such volatility in the metals complex,” says SP Angel in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Now a partnership with power network operator SP Electricity North West will see emergency funding provide about 36,000 meals.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

SP Energy Networks said its engineers were also working to restore supplies to some customers in the south of the country.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Adrian Houser, 33, SP, 3.3, 5.9: Houser might be due the biggest raise among starters.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

I liked the rapid advancement class, also called SP.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers