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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But back to 2026 – while the Miko might not spark a mix-tape revival in an era where sharing playlist links is the norm, Gadhouse has clearly put effort into making sure this new player is more than just a pretty face. New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026 While standing on a corner in Winslow, don’t be surprised if someone saunters up with a guitar and starts strumming favorites from their own road trip playlist. Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 If supporting art required endorsing every belief of the artist, none of us would have careers, or playlists. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 Then throw on your favorite calming playlist, sit back, and enjoy the flight. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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