playlist

noun

play·​list ˈplā-ˌlist How to pronounce playlist (audio)
: a list of recordings to be played on the air by a radio station
also : a similar list used for organizing a personal digital music collection

Examples of playlist in a Sentence

Most of the city's DJs have added the song to their playlists.
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All Things Go has once again partnered with Spotify EQUAL, Spotify’s Global Music Program that amplifies and celebrates the work of women creators around the world, for a takeover of the official EQUAL US playlist. Taylor Mims, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025 All Things Go has once again partnered with Spotify Equal, Spotify’s Global Music Program intended to amplify and celebrate the work of women creators around the world, for a takeover of the official Equal U.S. playlist. Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025 This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Bruce Springsteen, Addison Rae, Annahstasia, Greet Death, Ayetian, and more. Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2025 The playlist features a mix of entertaining and educational songs. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for playlist

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of playlist was in 1972

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“Playlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playlist. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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