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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This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features new music, including fresh picks by Laura Pausini and Yami Safdie, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón in a collab with Juanes, HUMBE and DannyLux and more. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025 Dolly Parton’s albums are a lifelong staple on our playlists, and the Queen of Country’s fashion is just as iconic as her music. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025 CancelConfirm Share Include playlist An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025 Listen below and follow our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. Pitchfork, 10 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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