playlist

American  

[pley-list] / ˈpleɪˌlɪst /

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.

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playlist British  

/ 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

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verb

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

Etymology

Origin of playlist

First recorded in 1960–65; play + list ¹

Example Sentences

Her playlist includes hits from Justin Bieber and Calvin Harris, alongside other upbeat tracks that remind her of what it felt like to be 18 and fearless.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coda, which reports having some 2,500 users, offers the option of completely blocking AI content from suggested playlists.

From Barron's

But for those who can supplement “On the Altar” with their own awareness of sacrifice, whether from Sunday school or Top 40 playlists, their encounter with this formidable book will be richly rewarded.

From The Wall Street Journal

Everyone loves a desert island playlist, and just about everyone fears being the last sane person left on Earth.

From Salon

In a statement, Spotify defended the presence of artists like Rose on its playlists.

From BBC