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

Tanta – Located in River North within easy walking distance of many hotels, Tanta is a Peruvian restaurant with a killer rooftop and an even better playlist.

From Salon

This isn’t just about playlists or ice cream.

From Salon

But now he's curating a uniquely personal playlist - the songs of his own life to carry him through terminal illness.

From BBC

The party playlist, with disco hits blasting through stoppages, felt out of kilter with the rising tension.

From BBC

Sheeran is simply spreading his bets, making music for the biggest possible number of streaming playlists.

From BBC