playlist

American  

[play-list] / ˈpleɪˌlɪst /

noun

• playlists
  plural

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

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• playlists
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of playlist

First recorded in 1960–65; play + list ¹

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Example Sentences

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playlist playlists

A SF Porchfest app helps plan out the day, and the SF Porchfest Spotify playlist recaps the event’s music.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Her playlist - she creates one for every major event - is already being built as she begins to visualise how that might feel.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Here, she discusses her workout routine, her relationship with God and her pregame playlist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Two hours later, he sent me the playlist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Enough time to listen to a couple of songs on my pre-exam playlist and color in a few calming swirls, maybe.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

“Chop Suey!” was among the songs pulled from some radio playlists in the aftermath of the attacks, while listeners began connecting lyrics written months earlier to the tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Trans*cendent prioritizes queer women DJs who create sets inspired by people on the dance floor instead of just hitting play on pre-created playlists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Ireland's Classic Hits Radio announced it was removing Sheeran's music from its playlists because of feedback from listeners who had expressed "disappointment and concern" over his US tour.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

They capitalize on nostalgia and the ubiquity of streaming playlists that compile older songs, and increase the catalogs’ value with biographical films and ad placements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

I have a feeling she’s already picking out the aesthetic arrangements and playlists to use for my funeral.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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