Definition of «jukebox»

A jukebox is a machine that houses multiple records and can play them on demand. It typically consists of a selection of musical recordings, an automatic mechanism for selecting songs, and a loudspeaker system. The term comes from the name of a popular early 20th-century dance hall in Atlanta, Georgia called "The Juke Joint" or "Juke Box".

Usage examples

  1. Installed a vintage jukebox in the corner of my living room for a touch of retro charm.
  2. Visited a 1950s-themed diner where the centerpiece was a jukebox that played classic rock 'n' roll hits.
  3. Found a hidden gem of a jukebox filled with rare vinyl records at a local pub.
  4. Went to a party where guests could take turns selecting songs on a digital jukebox connected to a streaming service.
  5. Stumbled upon an old jukebox at a flea market and decided to restore it as a weekend DIY project.

Sentences with «jukebox»

  • «Star Wars» creator George Lucas goes a little political in animated jukebox musical «Strange Magic». (contactmusic.com)
  • VW is also introducing four new MIB II modular infotainment platform head units ranging from 5 - inch resistive touchscreens with a modest 400 x 240 resolution (not navigation - compatible) through an 8 - inch capacitive touchscreen (less finger pressure needed)-- with 3D navigation using an SSD card, and 10 GB of jukebox music storage in the head unit even with no media player attached. (extremetech.com)
  • As a result of the deal, several audioBoom podcasts will be made available on Jukebox for Indian listeners. (rainnews.com)
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