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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026

These audiophile-grade headphones have 42mm transducers and aptX Adaptive to deliver deep, immersive sound that makes your old playlists feel brand new. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026

Pack the snacks, queue up a playlist and let the kids help pick which landmark to visit first. —Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for playlist

• palest