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[ jook-boks ] / ˈdʒukˌbɒks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR jukebox ON THESAURUS.COM
nouna coin-operated phonograph, typically in a gaudy, illuminated cabinet, having a variety of records that can be selected by push button. Origin of jukebox1915–20; juke2 (joint) + box1 Words nearby jukeboxjujitsu, juju, jujube, Jujuy, juke, jukebox, jukebox musical, juke house, juke joint, Jukes, jukskei Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for jukeboxThe jukebox plays a medley of sixties tunes, an apt and agreeable feature. All Hail Richard Hamilton, the Father of British Pop Art|Chloë Ashby|February 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST He made suggestions to the manager of the drive-in burger restaurant about what should be on the jukebox. P.J. O’Rourke on Grabbing the Keys to Happiness|P. J. O’Rourke|January 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST Think of the way a song seems to jump out of a car radio or a jukebox, and then add the high fidelity of a good sound system. Classic Miles Davis Recordings Reveal New Beauty in Their Classic Mono Format|Malcolm Jones|December 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST The jukebox blasts “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” by the 5th Dimension. Dennis Hopper and the Cult of Nonreaders|Tom Folsom|March 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is best heard wafting from a jukebox or over a glass of whiskey. The Yes List—The National's All-American Rock|The Daily Beast|May 13, 2010|DAILY BEAST He pushed in through the outer and inner doors, and he heard the burst of music from the jukebox. The Man Who Hated Mars|Gordon Randall Garrett At Art's that night I listened with envy to the words that were used over the telephone when the jukebox gave up its ghost. Cue for Quiet|Thomas L. Sherred While Harry was drawing the beer I walked string straight to the jukebox, clicked in a quarter, and stalked back to the barstool. Cue for Quiet|Thomas L. Sherred I told her the jukebox and the television set were out of commission and there'd be no noise she didn't make herself. Cue for Quiet|Thomas L. Sherred Thoughtfully sipping my beer I heard him dial and report a jukebox out of order. Cue for Quiet|Thomas L. Sherred
British Dictionary definitions for jukebox
nouna coin-operated machine, usually found in pubs, clubs, etc, that contains records, CDs, or videos, which are played when selected by a customer Word Origin for jukeboxC20: from Gullah juke bawdy (as in juke house brothel) + box 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to jukeboxmusical box, orchestrina, orchestrion |