Jukebox

/ˈdʒuːkˌboʊks/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A machine that plays selected music recordings when a user pays to choose a song.
We put a quarter in the jukebox and selected our favorite song.
A device or system similar to a jukebox that allows users to select and play songs from a digital library.
The restaurant has an online jukebox where patrons can pick the music they want to hear.
A nostalgic term for a music player, often referring to older models from the mid-20th century.
The diner has an old-fashioned jukebox that plays classic hits from the 1950s.

Etymology

The term 'jukebox' comes from the earlier term 'juke', meaning to dance or to play music, combined with 'box'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drop a quarter in the jukebox:
To select a song to play by inserting a coin.
play it on the jukebox:
To request a song to be played from the preloaded collection.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Juke
Let's hit the juke at the diner.
Box
We can play some tunes on the box tonight.