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DictionaryjukeboxMusic selection player
noun

jukebox

JOOK-bahks/ˈdʒuːkbɑːks/

A machine or digital system that plays music selected by users.

The jukebox has selection buttons, records, and a large speaker grille.

An unmistakable vintage jukebox with a prominent coin slot, selectable song buttons, visible records and playback mechanism, and a large speaker grille.
Etymology
jukeGullahwicked, disorderly
+boxEnglishbox, container

Gullah juke, “wicked, disorderly,” appeared in jook joint, a term for a roadhouse or brothel. The music-playing “box” took its name from this setting.

In context

Comedy Central Stand-Up0:18
the jukebox was three plays for a dollar so we put in $7 and selected 21 plays of Tom Jones's what's new pussycat
John Mulaney Plays “What’s New Pussycat?” 21 Times on a Diner Jukebox

More examples

  • She chose a song on the jukebox.
  • Several jukeboxes filled the museum.
  • The diner replaced its old jukebox.

Forms

jukebox · jukeboxes

Similar words

player
A general music device without a public song-selection format.
radio
Receives broadcasts rather than letting users choose each song.