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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Attendees donning only red and white were the happiest in the park, dancing along to the DJ’s half-time playlist. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 For long days on the trail, a little morale boost can be make or break, and there’s nothing like a killer playlist to boost spirits. Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Dive into singles from each new album with these New Music Friday playlists. Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 June 2026 On top of the permanent Black Ops Classic rotation, two modes arrive in Team Blueprint Sharpshooter, a 6v6 playlist with rotating Weapon Blueprints, and Knife Fight, a 2v2 melee twist on Gunfight. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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