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Definition of jambox

jambox

/ˈdʒæmˌbɑːks/
jam · box
Plural:jamboxes
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jambox Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A large, portable, battery-operated radio and cassette or CD player with built-in speakers, especially one capable of playing music at high volumes.

Example

"He hoisted the heavy jambox onto his shoulder and blasted music for everyone on the block to hear."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

jambalaya
jambolan
jamboree
jambox
jambu
jambul
james

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'jam' (slang for playing music loudly or enthusiastically) and 'box' (referring to the device's rectangular, bulky shape). The term emerged in the United States in the late 1970s and 1980s as a colloquial equivalent to 'boombox'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jambox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jambox
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