noun
Uncommon
playlist
PLAY-lihst
Playlist (noun) means a set of songs or videos lined up to be played in order, especially on a streaming app. Example: “I made a playlist of upbeat songs for the gym.”
noun
1
A set of songs or videos lined up to be played in order, especially on a streaming app.
"I made a playlist of upbeat songs for the gym."
"The radio station's playlist barely changed all summer."
verb
1
To add a track to a playlist.
"The station playlisted the new single almost immediately."
How to use playlist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA curated sequence of tracks or clips to be played one after another.
Common pairings
create a playlist
add to a playlist
shuffle a playlist
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Word forms
- Plural
- playlists
- Third person singular
- playlists
- Past tense
- playlisted
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Etymology
From play + list.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for playlist
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What does “playlist” mean?
The word “playlist” means a set of songs or videos lined up to be played in order, especially on a streaming app. In plain terms, a curated sequence of tracks or clips to be played one after another.
How do you pronounce “playlist”?
“Playlist” is pronounced PLAY-lihst (/ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “playlist” in a sentence?
Here is “playlist” used in a sentence: “I made a playlist of upbeat songs for the gym.”
What part of speech is “playlist”?
Depending on how it is used, “playlist” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “playlist” a common word?
“Playlist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “playlist” have?
“Playlist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a set of songs or videos lined up to be played in order, especially on a streaming app.
What is the difference between a playlist and an album?
An album is a fixed, official collection of songs released together by an artist, while a playlist is a customizable set of songs or videos, often assembled by a user or streaming service, that can mix tracks from many different artists and albums.
Can playlist be used as a verb?
Yes, playlist can function as a verb meaning to add a track to a playlist, as in "I playlisted that new single as soon as it came out," though the noun use describing the collection of songs is far more common.
Do playlists only contain music?
No, while playlists are most associated with songs, the term also covers videos lined up to be played in order, especially on streaming apps, so a playlist can be a queue of video content rather than music alone.
