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Definition of jukebox

jukebox

/ˈdʒuːkˌbɑːks/
juke · box
Plural:jukeboxes
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jukebox Lexical Profile

jukebox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A coin-operated or digital machine, typically found in diners, bars, and entertainment venues, that plays selected musical recordings.

Example

"She dropped a quarter into the vintage jukebox and selected a classic rock song from the 1950s."

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• Nearby Words

juju
jujube
juke
jukebox
julep
julia
julienne

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 1930s American English from 'juke' (referring to a 'juke joint' or roadside dance hall, derived from Gullah 'juke' or 'joog' meaning disorderly or wicked, likely of West African origin such as Wolof 'dzug') combined with 'box'.

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