playlist

[ pley-list ]
/ ˈpleɪˌlɪst /

noun

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

First recorded in 1960–65; play + list1

Words nearby playlist

play it close to one's chest, play it cool, play it safe, playland, playlet, playlist, play-lunch, playmaker, playmate, play money, play musical chairs
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British Dictionary definitions for playlist

playlist
/ (ˈpleɪˌlɪst) /

noun

a list of records chosen for playing, as on a radio station
a list of tracks to be played in a particular order on an MP3 player or CD player

verb

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