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 campaign was briefly shown, and Bungie said that there would be some sort of playlist system for campaign missions that would take you back to them with modifications. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 This thing looks small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, but somehow still makes your playlist sound like a banger. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025 American music dominates global playlists; American movies lead international box offices. Megan Beyer, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025 For some super playlist suggestions, check out Brett Milano’s selections on Page 19. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for playlist

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jul. 2025.

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