Boombox: meaning, definitions and examples
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boombox
[ หbuหmหbษks ]
music player
A boombox is a portable music player that typically has a radio and can play cassette tapes or CDs. It is designed to be easily carried and often has built-in speakers for loud audio output. Boomboxes became a popular cultural icon in the 1980s, especially in urban areas.
Synonyms
musical box, portable sound system, tape player.
Examples of usage
- He brought his boombox to the beach party.
- The kids were dancing to the music from the boombox.
- She listened to her favorite cassette tapes on the old boombox.
- The boombox blared out tunes during the picnic.
Translations
Translations of the word "boombox" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caixa de som
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฎเคฌเฅเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Boombox
๐ฎ๐ฉ boombox
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะผะฑะพะบั
๐ต๐ฑ boombox
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใ ใใใฏใน
๐ซ๐ท boombox
๐ช๐ธ boombox
๐น๐ท boombox
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ฐ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููู ุจููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ boombox
๐ธ๐ฐ boombox
๐จ๐ณ ้ณๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ boombox
๐ฎ๐ธ boombox
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะผะฑะพะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแฅแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boombox
๐ฒ๐ฝ boombox
Etymology
The term 'boombox' originated in the early 1980s and is a portmanteau of 'boom' and 'box.' The word 'boom' refers to the powerful sound produced by the device, while 'box' describes the rectangular shape that most models have. Boomboxes became synonymous with street culture, hip-hop music, and outdoor events, as they allowed people to play music loudly in public spaces. The design and popularity of boomboxes were influenced by advancements in audio technology, including the introduction of cassette tapes and radio tuners. Their cultural significance peaked during the 1980s and early 1990s but has seen a revival in recent years with retro styles and nostalgia for vintage electronics.