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

If the game isn’t on, put on a record or a playlist that feels like a warm hand on your shoulder.

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Although “Joey” is accurately described as short-lived, there are 46 episodes on the YouTube playlist, which would amount to six or seven seasons of a current streaming comedy.

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They listen to playlists while pulling carts loaded with cinder blocks: yacht rock for mornings, Jock Jam in the afternoon.

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He and his team have created “a whole user experience” within Peacock specifically for BravoCon, with easy access to what’s happening live and personalized playlists based on users’ interests.

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While you’ll never find tracks like “laughing and not being normal” or “Kill v. Maim” on algorithmically generated “breezy SoCal summer” playlists, the effect of a bigger budget and some fresh air is obvious.

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