playlist
noun
play·list
ˈplā-ˌlist 
: 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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Or maybe a cold drink, your favorite sun hat, and a calming playlist make weeding the garden more bearable?
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
There are 11 songs on the playlist, including songs about brushing your teeth, eating breakfast, and getting dressed for school.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 June 2025
These playlists, produced by Keith and his Drumatized collaborators, offer a musical experience intended to ease emotional stress and promote rest.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 June 2025
Prime Music streaming, which pulls playlists and podcasts from a selection of 100 million songs and serves them ad-free.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 13 June 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
There are 11 songs on the playlist, including songs about brushing your teeth, eating breakfast, and getting dressed for school.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 June 2025
These playlists, produced by Keith and his Drumatized collaborators, offer a musical experience intended to ease emotional stress and promote rest.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 June 2025
Prime Music streaming, which pulls playlists and podcasts from a selection of 100 million songs and serves them ad-free.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for playlist
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“Playlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playlist. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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