playlist

noun

play·​list ˈplā-ˌlist How to pronounce playlist (audio)
: a list of recordings to be played on the air by a radio station
also : a similar list used for organizing a personal digital music collection

Examples of playlist in a Sentence

Most of the city's DJs have added the song to their playlists.
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The idea of submitting a humorous playlist also gained traction. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024 Using this data, the technology can create specific playlists that hopefully can alleviate stress, restlessness, confusion and emotional discomfort in dementia patients. 4. Aj Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024 Picture a New Year where warm sands replace snow and an electro-chill playlist from a young DJ replaces traditional Christmas carols. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for playlist 

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of playlist was in 1972

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“Playlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playlist. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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