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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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Check out songs from the final season in the playlist below, and scroll down for a new trailer for the show. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 28 Nov. 2025 Stranger Things is back so is a great playlist of '80s hits. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 Besides the over-the-top Christmas decor and Gremlins decals, there is a stellar 1980s playlist, the movie playing on a loop, and some special holiday drinks. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025 CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 26 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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