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Definition of muzak

muzak

/ˈmjuːzæk/
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• noun

1

Recorded light, bland instrumental music played softly in the background in public places such as shopping malls, elevators, and waiting rooms.

Example

"We stood in silence for three floors, listening to the tinny muzak playing through the elevator speakers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally a registered trademark, 'muzak' is now widely used in lowercase as a generic and often pejorative term for any bland, uninspired background music.

• Nearby Words

mutuality
mutually
muumuu
muzak
muzat
muztagh ata
muzzle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1934 by George Owen Squier as a trademark for his background music distribution company, formed by blending the word 'music' with the popular camera brand name 'Kodak'.

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