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

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

He enquired about a connection to mains electricity but was quoted £27,000 by his supplier, SP Electricity North West.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Michael King, 30, SP, 1.2, 10.8: King was acquired by the Padres from the Yankees in the Juan Soto deal ahead of the 2024 season and immediately flourished, going 13-9 with a 2.95 ERA.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

SP stood for Special Progress, and all the kids in the class were indeed smart.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers