playlist

[pley-list]

noun

1. a list of the recordings to be played on the radio during a particular program or time period, often including their sequence, duration, etc.

2. Digital Technology.,  an electronic file containing a list of audio or video files that can be played back on a media player sequentially or in random order.

   to create a playlist of your favorite songs.

playlist

/ ˈpleɪˌlɪst /

noun

1. a list of records chosen for playing, as on a radio station

2. a list of tracks to be played in a particular order on an MP3 player or CD player

verb

1. (tr) to put (a song or record) on a playlist

Word History and Origins

Origin of playlist¹

First recorded in 1960–65; play + list ¹

Example Sentences

Kaufman made a playlist of all the tracks he could find and gave it a derogatory name.

From BBC

Every character I play, I make a playlist of songs that remind me of them, and I’ll play them before I go to film.

From Los Angeles Times

And he has a lot of playlists, classic rock, first wave.

From Los Angeles Times

It won’t unhaunt a playlist seemingly built on bad memories or prevent your ex’s ex from holding court on the politics of regenerative farming.

From Salon

League officials respond with rulings on each clip and compile curated playlists by call type, delivering them directly to the referees.

From Los Angeles Times