Jukebox: meaning, definitions and examples

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jukebox

 

[ หˆdส’uหk.bษ’ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music player

A jukebox is a mechanical device that plays selected music from a collection of songs, typically found in public places like bars, diners, or music venues. Users can choose songs by entering a code or selecting from a menu, and the jukebox will play the chosen track. It often contains a variety of music genres and artists and was particularly popular during the mid-20th century. Today, many digital versions exist, featuring touchscreen interfaces and extensive music libraries.

Synonyms

music machine, music player, record player

Examples of usage

  • We danced by the jukebox all night.
  • The diner has a classic jukebox that plays 1950s hits.
  • He put a quarter in the jukebox to play his favorite song.

Translations

Translations of the word "jukebox" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเค•เคฌเฅ‰เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถัƒะบะฑะพะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฅใƒผใ‚ฏใƒœใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผํฌ๋ฐ•์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆูƒ ุจูˆูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚นๅ”ฑๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะถัƒะบะฑะพะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒฃแƒ™แƒ‘แƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jukebox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jukebox

Etymology

The term 'jukebox' likely derives from the term 'jook', a slang word meaning to dance or to jump, which originated in the African American community in the southern United States. The first jukeboxes were developed in the late 19th century and became increasingly popular throughout the 20th century. These machines evolved from simple coin-operated phonographs into elaborate devices that could hold multiple records and enable users to select their desired songs. By the 1940s and 1950s, jukeboxes were a staple of American culture, commonly found in diners, bars, and clubs. They not only provided entertainment but also served as important social hubs where people gathered to listen to music and connect with one another.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,404, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.