playlist
Americannoun
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a list of the recordings to be played on the radio during a particular program or time period, often including their sequence, duration, etc.
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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.
noun
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a list of records chosen for playing, as on a radio station
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a list of tracks to be played in a particular order on an MP3 player or CD player
verb
Etymology
Origin of playlist
Example Sentences
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Because skipping songs on a player was a hassle, most people sat with cassette albums as a track-by-track, linear journey, the antithesis to the algorithmic, shuffle-centric playlists ubiquitous on today’s streaming platforms.
From Los Angeles Times
We stayed there for hours, chatting and giggling and singing along to the eighties playlist.
From Literature
Bad Bunny’s 13-song playlist celebrated all who live in the Americas — North, Central and South.
From Salon
While these can boost exposure, she believes the impact has changed, because there are now so many playlists.
From BBC
Her playlist includes hits from Justin Bieber and Calvin Harris, alongside other upbeat tracks that remind her of what it felt like to be 18 and fearless.
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