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

In south and west Wales thousands of homes were without power according to National Grid, while SP Energy reported power cuts in north Wales, due to Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“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

Framber Valdez, 32, SP, 3.8, 18.8: Valdez was an impressively consistent workhorse for the Astros and certainly should be able to choose between several multi-year offers.

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