plist

noun

UK /ˈpiː.lɪst/

US /ˈpiː.lɪst/

A plist is a computer file that holds a list of settings or information.

The app saves your preferences in a plist file.

SYNONYMS

property list settings file configuration file preferences file

RELATED WORDS

XML file settings macOS configuration

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A file format used by Apple systems to store structured data.

The developer edited the plist to change the app's default language.

3. A short way to say property list in programming.

He loaded the plist to read the saved user options.

4. A text or binary file that lists keys and values.

The plist contains keys like 'theme' and 'fontSize'.